Whether you’re gluten-free or not, this gluten-free apple pie is easy to make and guaranteed to satisfy your sweet tooth! It is the perfect combination of warm, spiced flavors with a flaky, tender crust that will wow all who eat it.
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If you feel intimidated by making homemade pie crusts, this recipe is for you! It looks impressive, but it’s surprisingly simple.
The dough is forgiving and easy to work with. Even if it falls apart slightly while rolling it out, I just press it into the pie plate, and it’s no big deal!
Plus, the deliciously rich filling is made with simple ingredients. This simple recipe is just what I need, especially when prepping the pie for a big holiday meal.
What You’ll Love About This Gluten-Free Apple Pie
- Ideal for gluten-free diets but delicious enough for everyone to enjoy
- It’s a great recipe for beginners, with simple steps to follow
- The pie comes together quickly in just about twenty minutes
Ingredients & Estimated Cost:
- 2 cups gluten-free flour with xanthan gum – $2.18
- 1 teaspoon salt – $0.01
- 2 Tablespoons white sugar – $0.06
- ¾ cup shortening – $1.00
- 1 ½ cups + 2 Tablespoons water – $0.00
- 1 Tablespoon raw sugar – $0.03
- 1 Tablespoon milk – $0.02
- 1 egg – $0.22
- 4 large granny smith apples – $3.80
- ¼ cup salted butter – $0.56
- 1 cup white sugar – $0.38
- ½ cup brown sugar – $0.54
- ½ teaspoon lemon zest – $0.05
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon – $0.06
- ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg – $0.03
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract – $0.25
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice – $0.23
- 3 Tablespoons corn starch – $0.16
NOTE: The recipe prices are calculated by using grocery store websites. The actual cost of the recipe will vary depending on what ingredients you already have.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Pastry cutter
- Rolling pin
- Skillet
- Spoon or spatula
- Pie plate
- Pastry brush
How To Make Gluten-Free Apple Pie
***For complete recipe instructions, see the recipe card below.
Make the Dough:
- In a bowl, mix flour, salt, and sugar.
- Cut in the cold shortening (chilled for 15 minutes) until crumbly.
- Add ice water and mix until a dough forms.
- Shape into a ball, flatten into a disk, wrap in plastic, and chill for 1 hour.
Cook the Apples:
- Slice apples and cook in a skillet with butter for 4 minutes.
- Add sugars, lemon zest, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla. Cook for 3 minutes.
- Mix water, lemon juice, and cornstarch.
- Stir the mixture into the apples and continue to cook for 1 minute. Remove from heat and let cool.
Assemble the Pie:
- Spray a pie plate with non-stick spray and roll out ¾ of the dough before pressing it into the pie plate.
- Add the apple filling.
- Roll out the remaining dough to place on top of the pie.
- Mix together beaten egg and milk. Brush it over the pie and then sprinkle with raw sugar.
Bake and Serve:
- Bake at 375°F for 45 minutes.
- Remove from the oven to cool before slicing and serving.
Storage Tips
SERVE: Serve wth ice cream or whipped cream.
STORE: Cover and store in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
FREEZE: Cover the cooled pie with two layers of plastic wrap and foil and freeze for 3-4 months.
Recipe FAQs
How do I prevent the crust from crumbling?
Please be sure to keep the shortening, as this helps to prevent the dough from crumbling. Also, do not overwork the dough, as this can cause it to crumble. However, if it starts crumbling, press it into the pie plate with your fingers.
What’s the best type of apples to use?
I prefer Granny Smith apples because they are tart and bake well, but you could also use Honeycrisp.
How do I know when the pie is done baking?
You’ll know the pie is done baking when the crust is golden brown and the filling bubbles slightly just around the edges.
More Gluten-Free Desserts
- Easy Gluten-Free Apple Crumble Recipe
- Guilt-Free Strawberry Ice Cream
- Gluten-Free Cranberry Oatmeal Cookie Recipe
Gluten-Free Apple Pie
Recipe Cost 9.58 Serving Cost 1.19
Recipe Cost $ 9.58 Serving Cost $ 1.19Ingredients
Gluten Free Pie Crust
- 2 cups gluten free flour with xanthan gum
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 Tablespoons white sugar
- ¾ cup shortening
- ½ cup + 2 Tablespoons ice water
- 1 Tablespoon raw sugar
Egg Wash
- 1 Tablespoon milk
- 1 egg beaten
Apple Pie Filling
- 4 large granny smith apples
- ¼ cup salted butter
- 1 cup white sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ⅓ teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup water
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
- 3 Tablespoon corn starch
Instructions
- Place the shortening in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl add in the flour, salt, and sugar and mix together.
- Cut in the cold shortening with a pastry cutter until crumbs form.
- Pour in the ice water into the bowl and mix until a dough forms.
- Make the dough into a ball and flatten it into a disk and cover with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
- While the crust is chilling, core and thinly slice the apples and place them in a large skillet with the butter.
- Melt the butter and cook the apples for 4 minutes on medium high heat.
- Add into the skillet the sugars, lemon zest, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla. Cook the mixture on medium heat for 3 minutes.
- In a small bowl mix together the water, lemon juice and cornstarch.
- Add the water mixture to the apple mixture and cook for 1 minute. Mixture will be thick and remove from the heat and let cool slightly.
- Spray a pie plate with non stick spray and set aside.
- Roll out 3/4 of the dough and transfer into the pie plate. (if the dough starts to crumble simply put the dough in the pie plate and flatten out with fingers).
- Pour the apple mixture in the pie plate.
- Roll out the remaining pie crust and place on top of the apple filling.
- In a small bowl combine the beaten egg and milk and brush on top of the pie crust.
- Sprinkle the raw sugar on top.
- Bake the pie for 45 minutes. Serve and Enjoy!
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