Heart Healthy Apple Pie Recipe

                   
Apple pie has never been easier - this beginner-friendly dish combines whole wheat flour with Granny Smith apples and warming spices for a homemade win. Discover the deliciously homey flavor of healthy pie recipe without the high calorie count.
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Ingredients
Recipe yields 10 servings
Crust
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
3 Tbsp ice water
1/2 tsp apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1 Tbsp confectioners' sugar
1/4 tsp salt
3 1/2 Tbsp trans fat free vegetable shortening
Filling
3 lbs Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and sliced 1/4 to 1/2-inch thick (6 - 8 apples)
1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/3 cup sugar
3 Tbsp all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1 Tbsp cornstarch
1 Tbsp skim milk
1 Tbsp sugar
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Directions
Step 1

In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, ice water, and vinegar until well blended. In a large bowl, combine remaining 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, confectioners sugar and salt. Cut in shortening with 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add vinegar mixture and toss with a fork until moist. Press dough into a circle and chill, covered tightly with plastic wrap, for 10 minutes.

Filling
Step 1

Preheat oven to 425°. Lightly coat a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate with nonstick cooking spray.

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine apples and lemon juice and toss. In a small bowl, combine 1/3 cup sugar, flour, cinnamon and nutmeg. Sprinkle sugar mixture over apples and toss well to coat evenly. Mix in the cornstarch and transfer filling to pie plate.

Step 3

Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface with a lightly floured rolling pin and fit over pie plate. Trim edge, leaving a 1/2-inch overhang. Fold the overhang over, pressing over the edge of the pie plate to seal it, and crimp the edge. With a sharp knife, cut slits in dough to form 3 or 4 steam vents. Brush the crust with milk and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon sugar. Bake pie in the middle of the oven for 15 minutes. Reduce the temperature to 350°, cover loosely with foil and bake for 45 minutes, or until the crust is golden. Cool for at least 1 hour on a wire rack.

Time: 90 minutes
Servings: 10
Calories: 175
Make this for: Healthy Kids
Dietary Review:
Jane Schwartz, RDN, CLT
This recipe has been reviewed by a dietitian. Click here to learn more.
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Nutrition facts
Serving Size: 1 slice
Per serving:
calories:175
total fat:3g
sat fat:1g
cholesterol:0mg
sodium:85mg
total carb:35g
fibers:4g
sugars:30g
proteins:2g

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Heart Healthy Apple Pie Recipe

Ingredients
Recipe yields 10 servings
Crust
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
3 Tbsp ice water
1/2 tsp apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1 Tbsp confectioners' sugar
1/4 tsp salt
3 1/2 Tbsp trans fat free vegetable shortening
Filling
3 lbs Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and sliced 1/4 to 1/2-inch thick (6 - 8 apples)
1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/3 cup sugar
3 Tbsp all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1 Tbsp cornstarch
1 Tbsp skim milk
1 Tbsp sugar
Directions
Step 1

In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, ice water, and vinegar until well blended. In a large bowl, combine remaining 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, confectioners sugar and salt. Cut in shortening with 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add vinegar mixture and toss with a fork until moist. Press dough into a circle and chill, covered tightly with plastic wrap, for 10 minutes.

Filling
Step 1

Preheat oven to 425°. Lightly coat a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate with nonstick cooking spray.

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine apples and lemon juice and toss. In a small bowl, combine 1/3 cup sugar, flour, cinnamon and nutmeg. Sprinkle sugar mixture over apples and toss well to coat evenly. Mix in the cornstarch and transfer filling to pie plate.

Step 3

Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface with a lightly floured rolling pin and fit over pie plate. Trim edge, leaving a 1/2-inch overhang. Fold the overhang over, pressing over the edge of the pie plate to seal it, and crimp the edge. With a sharp knife, cut slits in dough to form 3 or 4 steam vents. Brush the crust with milk and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon sugar. Bake pie in the middle of the oven for 15 minutes. Reduce the temperature to 350°, cover loosely with foil and bake for 45 minutes, or until the crust is golden. Cool for at least 1 hour on a wire rack.

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