Sugar Free Double Crust Apple Pie

Well, yesterday's experiment was making a sugar free apple pie. I am very happy to say that it was a success. My family and I could not tell the difference. It was amazing! I used the same Apple Pie recipe I did back in December of 2012, but took out the sugar and used Honeycrisp apples. The Honeycrisp apples, in my opinion, are the key to this pie. They have their natural sweetness, a fresh crisp taste, and a little bit of tartness too. My crust is made with an all-purpose gluten free flour. A nice alternative for special occasions or a fun weekend treat.




Let's get baking...

Never Fail Pie Crust
3 cups all-purpose gluten free flour. 
1 1\2 cups butter
1 teaspoon salt

1 egg
6 Tablespoons water
1 Tablespoon vinegar

Directions
Combine first three ingredients. Beat next three ingredients, and pour
into flour mixture. Mix well.


Recipe for Apple Pie
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Bake: 1 hour
Oven: 375 F
Makes: 8 servings

Ingredients:
1 recipe Pastry Double-Crusted Pie ( recipe up above)
6 cups thinly sliced peeled Honeycrisp apples
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour. ( Again I did use an all-purpose gluten free flour.)
1\2 teaspoon cinnamon
1\8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Directions:
1. Prepare and roll out pastry for double-crust pie. Line a 9 inch pie plate with half of the dough. ( crust recipe above)

2. In a large bowl stir together flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Add apple slices and gently toss them until coated. (I did sprinkle a little bit of lemon juice on them)

3. Transfer apple mixture to the pastry-lined pie plate. Trim bottom pastry to edge of  pie plate. ( if not already done) With the rest of the pastry place over filling, and do as directed as in the above recipe for the crust. (Remember to cut slits in the top) 

4. If desired brush top of the pastry with milk or egg yolks for a more golden brown look. ( I used milk.) To prevent over-browning, cover pie edges with foil. Bake at 375 for 40 minutes. Remove foil, and put back in the oven for an additional 20 minutes or until the filling starts to bubble out of your slits. Cool on a wire rack.


And, as I always love to say.... Enjoy!