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A golden brown gluten-free apple pie with a flaky double crust and sliced apples inside.
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Easy Gluten-Free Apple Pie

Prep Time45 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 364kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups gluten -free all-purpose flour blend (with xanthan gum)
  • 1 teaspoon sal t
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
  • 8 tablespoons ice water, as needed
  • 3 pounds Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples, peeled, cored, and sliced 1/4-inch thick
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarc h
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
  • 1 large egg , beaten (for egg wash)

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, salt, and 1 tablespoon of sugar.
  • Incorporate the cold cubed butter using a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces.
  • Add ice water 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough starts to come together into a ball; divide dough into two disks, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and lightly grease a 9-inch pie dish.
  • In a separate large bowl, toss the sliced apples with 3/4 cup granulated sugar, brown sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice until evenly coated.
  • Roll out one disk of chilled dough between two sheets of parchment paper to a 12-inch circle and carefully transfer it to the pie dish.
  • Fill the crust with the apple mixture and dot the top with the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter pieces.
  • Roll out the second disk of dough, place it over the apples, and crimp the edges of the top and bottom crusts together to seal.
  • Cut several small slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape, then brush the entire top with the beaten egg wash.
  • Bake at 425°F for 15 minutes, then reduce the oven temperature to 375°F (190°C) and continue baking for 40 to 45 minutes until the crust is golden brown and filling is bubbling.
  • Remove from the oven and allow the pie to cool completely on a wire rack for at least 3 hours to ensure the filling sets before slicing.