French Apple Pie Recipe

This French Apple Pie Recipe combines caramelized apples in a buttery crust and a hint of cinnamon for a dessert that’s easy yet elegant.

Bring a touch of Paris to your kitchen with this French Apple Pie Recipe, featuring layers of sweet apples nestled in a golden, buttery crust. The delicate balance of sugar and spice creates a dessert that’s both refined and comforting – ideal for serving warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.

Unlike traditional American pies, this French Apple Pie Recipe leans on subtle sweetness and tender textures, allowing the natural flavor of the apples to shine. A hint of lemon enhances the filling, while a perfectly baked crust adds crispness and depth.

Whether for Sunday supper or your next holiday celebration, this French Apple Pie Recipe is a timeless favorite that will impress family and friends alike. Simple to prepare and full of rustic charm, it’s a dessert that brings warmth and elegance to every table.

Ingredients

• Crust
• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 12 tablespoons cold butter, diced
• 2/3 cup ice water
• Filling
• 8 large Granny Smith Apples, peeled and sliced
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 teaspoons apple pie spice or 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger, pinch of nutmeg
• juice of 1/2 lemon
• 1 cup water
• Crumb Topping
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup rolled oats
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice
• 8 tablespoons butter – cold, diced

(Makes 9-Inch Pie)

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To Prepare:

1. For Crust – In a food processor or large bowl, combine flour, sugar and salt.
2. Add cold butter and pulse until small coarse crumbs. Add ice water and pulse until dought begins to come together (add more water, if necessary).
3. Cover dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 30 minutes, up to overnight.
4. Preheat oven to 360 degrees.
5. For Filling – In a large Dutch oven, add sliced apples, sugar, cornstarch, pumpkin pie spice, juice of 1/2 lemon and water, stir.
6. Cook over medium heat for about 8 minutes or until apples just begin to soften and sauce thickens. Remove from heat and cool.
7. For Crumb Topping – In a separate bowl, combine flour, oats, sugar, brown sugar, and cinnamon, stir. Add butter and using fingertips, press mixture together to form large clumps.
8. Roll dough out onto floured surface and place in pie pan. Trim edges and roll under inside of pan. Crimp edges (see video) all around perimeter.
9. Add filling and top with crumb topping. Place on sheet pan and bake for 45-50 minutes or until edges are deep golden brown. Remove and let cool to room temperature.
10. Slice and serve with ice cream or whipped cream. Enjoy!