Mama’s Apple Cider Pie

A knock-your-socks-off homemade apple pie recipe with a rich filling made with tart apples and sweet apple cider that's perfect every time.

Mama's quite the cook. In our family and among her friends, I’m pretty sure everyone would agree that she’s the go-to person for good cooking.

She’s known for her apple pie like Minnie’s known for her chocolate one (not the Terrible Awful, of course). When it’s someone’s birthday, they ask her for this pie instead of a cake.

I was going through some of the pictures on my phone and found that I’d taken a picture of it once upon a time so I thought (since I totally failed everyone by NOT taking pictures of the three recipes I was going to share with you from our Easter dinner this Sunday), I would share this with you!

This apple pie would be perfect served for dessert after one of these comfort food casseroles!

• Chicken & Stuffing Casserole - An addictive casserole recipe with Pepperidge Farm stuffing, sour cream and chicken.
• Smothered Chicken Casserole - Layers of creamy potatoes (think Potatoes Au Gratin) topped with chicken, smothered with cheese and bacon!
• Sausage & Rice Casserole - a simple recipe perfect for supper, side dishes, potlucks and Thanksgiving (sometimes called Rice Dressing).
• Pork Chop Casserole - An easy pork chop bake made with rice and French onion soup.
• Hamburger & Rice Casserole - Ground beef and rice baked together in a classic casserole recipe that's easy to make your own.
• Chicken Tetrazzini - Classic tetrazzini made with pasta, mushrooms, wine (optional) and cheese. Super easy AND super delicious!

Mama’s Apple Cider Pie

Yield: 8-10 Servings

Author: Mandy Rivers | South Your Mouth

Prep time: 20 MinCook time: 40 MinTotal time: 1 Hour

A knock-your-socks-off homemade apple pie recipe with a rich filling made with tart apples and sweet apple cider that's perfect every time.

Ingredients

• 2 pie pastries
• 1 1/4 cups apple cider, divided
• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• 7-8 cups tart apple slices
• 2 tablespoons corn starch
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• Pinch of nutmeg
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 egg white, beaten (optional)

Instructions

1. Line a 9-inch deep dish pie plate with one pie pastry then pierce the bottom and sides with a fork several times to vent. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Combine 1 cup apple cider and brown sugar in a large saucepan or skillet then bring to a slight boil. Add apples, reduce heat to medium then cook, uncovered, until apples are just tender (about 7-8 minutes). Turn off heat.
3. Drain syrup from apples into a measuring pitcher. Add drained apples and 1 1/3 cups apple syrup back to pan. If there isn't enough syrup to make 1 1/3 cups, add additional apple cider to measure 1 1/3 cups total liquid.
4. Combine corn starch, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg and 1/4 cup apple cider in a small bowl then mix well. Add cornstarch mixture to apples then cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened (about 4-5 minutes). Stir in butter.
5. Spoon mixture into prepared pie pastry. Cover with top crust then seal edges. Cut 4-6 small slices into top crust to vent. Or get snazzy like Mama and cut out decorative shapes.
6. Brush crust with egg white (optional) then bake at 375 degrees for 40-45 minutes or until crust is golden brown.

Notes

• Use firm, tart apples such as Granny Smiths.
• We typically cut the apple slices pretty thick (about 1/2 inch) but you can cut them however you like best. The thinner they are, the less you will need to cook them in Step 2.

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