Welcome to my favorite autumn apple pie recipe for Thanksgiving! If you’re not a fan of pumpkin pie, then this apple pie recipe is a great Thanksgiving dessert option! And if you are a fan of pumpkin pie, then still try this recipe! The crust is flaky, and the apple filling caramelizes in the oven. Also, I have to ask you something. Do you think that apple pie is a good replacement for pumpkin pie?
Pumpkin Pie Debate
I know some people who do not like pumpkin pie. However, I know some people (including myself) who like pumpkin pie. I understand why some people don’t like pumpkin pie. It’s mushy and has a very veggie taste. But I like it because it’s a classic Thanksgiving dessert. It’s sweet but not too sweet, with a nice fall flavor.
So, the question is, do you think that apple pie is a good replacement for pumpkin pie if you don’t like it? Or is pecan pie better? Let me know in the comments!
Q and A About This Recipe
Time for some Q and A about this apple pie recipe!
- Question: How big do the apple slices have to be? Answer: They have to be thin enough to cook, but not too thin. I’d say about 1/4 inch is good. Also, try to make the slices as consistent as you possibly can.
- Question: How many scores on top of the pie do I have to make? Answer: I always do 5-6. It makes the pie bake well and is cute!
- Question: What should I do with extra pie crust? Answer: I made this recipe to give you extra crust because everyone’s pie pan is different. My brother asked me to make Pop-Tarts if I had extra crust when I made this pie. Mini pies in a muffin pan may be nice too!
- Question: Do I have to peel the apples? Answer: You don’t HAVE to, but it makes the pie easier to eat.
More Great Recipes
If you try this recipe, then try my awesome autumn granola recipe! It’s amazing and perfect for breakfast in an ingredient household (an ingredient household is a house with barely any processed food). It’s filling and very delicious. Also, you don’t need sugar or flour. I hope you like it!
Another great recipe to try is my caramel corn recipe! This recipe is super nostalgic. It’s also delicious and surprisingly simple. It’s so easy that you don’t even need a candy thermometer! I made this recipe, and it was gone in two days. Try it today!
Like the previous recipe, this spiced nuts recipe is a great recipe to add to those pumpkin dishes that are used for table decoration. You can make this recipe for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or even New Year’s Eve if you want to.
Try My Apple Pie Recipe Today!
Even if you don’t think that apple pie should replace pumpkin pie, this recipe is still amazing! The crust is buttery and flaky. The apple filling caramelizes in the oven, which makes it taste so good. My entire family liked this apple pie. So, let’s dive into the recipe!
Autumn Apple Pie Recipe for Thanksgiving
Ingredients
Filling
- 6 apples
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Crust
- 4 cups flour
- 1 1/3 cups cold butter (plus more for topping)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 12-14 tablespoons cold water
Instructions
- First, peel the apples and slice them into thin slices. Mix the apple slices with the sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.6 apples, 3/4 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Next, make the crust by combining the salt, flour, and butter with a fork or pastry blender. You know it's good when the butter is about the size of a pea. Then, add the water one tablespoon at a time. Don't pour it in all at once!!! Add water where there is dry flour.1 1/3 cups cold butter, 1 teaspoon salt, 12-14 tablespoons cold water, 4 cups flour
- Then, press the crust into a pie pan. Make the layer thin so it cooks, but not too thin. Make sure that it reaches the top. Add the apple filling on top of the bottom crust layer, and top it with two tablespoons of butter. Roll out more dough for the top crust layer. Place it on top. With a fork, crimp the ends the the pie so that it looks cute and doesn't fall apart. With a sharp knife, cut five or six slits in the top crust layer.
- Finally, bake it in a 400-degree oven for 50 minutes. Let it cool, slice it, and enjoy!
Thank you so much for making my autumn apple pie recipe for Thanksgiving! If you liked this recipe, then comment on how it went in the comments below. While you’re there, tell me if you think that apple pie should replace pumpkin pie. That’s all! Bye, girlies!
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