How to Make Apple Pie I (Step-by-Step)

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Hello, fellow food lovers! If you ever wondered how to make a delicious gluten-free apple pie that will make you the hero of your kitchen (or at least the hero of your dinner party), you’ve come to the right place. Prepare your aprons as we dive into this wonderfully sweet adventure!

Gluten Free Apple Pie

First things first, let’s get visual! Here’s a pie so good, it deserves an award—just look at it!

Gluten Free Apple Pie - Lexi's Clean Kitchen

Now, on to the fun part: gathering our squad of ingredients. Here’s what you’ll need to conjure this pie magic:

Ingredients:

  • 4 cups of thinly sliced apples (any variety you fancy)
  • 1 cup of gluten-free flour (get that gluten outta here!)
  • 3/4 cup of coconut sugar (the sweet stuff)
  • 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon (a sprinkle of magic)
  • 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg (because why not?)
  • 3 tablespoons of coconut oil (for that buttery goodness)
  • 1 tablespoon of lemon juice (to keep those apples fresh)
  • 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract (for the flavor explosion)
  • 1 pie crust (homemade or store-bought, no judgment here!)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (or as hot as your oven can get without turning into a rocket ship).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, toss those slices of apple with lemon juice, coconut sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla extract. Let them hang out for a bit and marinate in that sweet goodness.
  3. While the apples are partying in their bowl, melt the coconut oil and mix it into the gluten-free flour until crumbly—like your ex’s excuses!
  4. Grab your pie crust and lay it out in your pie pan, making sure you don’t leave any empty spaces; that crust needs love too!
  5. Pile the apple mixture into the crust, trying to make it look as good as possible. We’re going for “Instagram-ready” here, people.
  6. Top it off with the remaining crust, pinching to seal those edges. Feel free to cut some slits for ventilation; we want the pie to breathe, not burst!
  7. Bake for 45-50 minutes until those apples are bubbly and the crust is golden brown. Your house is about to smell like a cinnamon wonderland!
  8. Allow the pie to cool for a hot minute, then serve with ice cream, whipped cream, or by itself—pie is perfect in every form!

And there you have it! A gluten-free apple pie that will have everyone begging for seconds. Enjoy every slice, and don’t feel guilty—it’s all about balance, right? Happy baking!