“My mom used to make something she called Crazy Crust Pie but she never wrote it down.”
This Crazy Crust Apple Pie recipe is a unique and straightforward way to make an apple pie. The “crazy crust” is a batter that magically forms a crust around the filling as it bakes, making it a no-fuss dessert.
Ingredients:
For the Crust:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| All-Purpose Flour | 1 cup |
| Baking Powder | 1 teaspoon |
| Salt | 1/2 teaspoon |
| Granulated Sugar | 1 tablespoon |
| Egg | 1 |
| Shortening | 2/3 cup |
| Water | 3/4 cup |
For the Filling:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Apple Pie Filling | 1 can |
| Lemon Juice | 1 tablespoon |
| Cinnamon | 1/2 teaspoon |
Instructions:
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Prepare the crust batter: In a medium bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, granulated sugar, egg, shortening, and water.
Mix the crust: Using an electric mixer on medium speed, mix the ingredients until they are well combined and a smooth batter forms.
- Pour batter into pie pan: Pour the prepared batter into a 9-inch pie pan.
- Prepare the apple filling: In a separate bowl, combine the apple pie filling, lemon juice, and cinnamon. Mix gently to combine the ingredients.
- Add filling to batter: Pour the apple pie filling mixture into the center of the batter in the pie pan. Do not stir the filling into the batter. The magic of this pie is that the batter will form a crust around the filling as it bakes.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
- Cool and serve: Remove the Crazy Crust Apple Pie from the oven and allow it to cool slightly before slicing and serving. Enjoy!
