An American classic- top it off with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
2 (9 inch) unbaked pie crusts
7 cups Granny Smith apples; peeled, cored and sliced
1 cup white sugar or preferred sweetener
2 TBSN all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon salt
2 TBSN butter
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Prep: 20 min
Cook: 60 min. Ready: 80 min Serves: 1 pie
1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine apples, sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt.
3. Place mixture in a pastry-lined 9 inch pie plate. Dot with butter and adjust top crust so that it is vented.
4. Place in oven and bake at 425 degrees F for 10 minutes.
5. Lower oven temperature to 275 degrees F and bake 50 minutes or until crust is golden brown and apples are tender.
6. Allow to cool and serve.
1 serving:
Calories: 402
total fat: 17.2g
saturated fat: 4g
cholesterol: 8mg
sodium: 374mg
potassium: 155mg
carbohydrates: 61.4g
fiber: 3g
sugar: 35g
protein: 2.4g
Apples are rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals, all of which benefit health. They also provide an array of antioxidants. These substances help neutralize free radicals. Free radicals are reactive molecules that can build up as a result of natural processes and environmental pressures. If too many free radicals accumulate in the body, they can cause oxidative stress, and this can lead to cell damage. This damage can contribute to a range of conditions, including cancer and diabetes. Apples contain a range of antioxidants.
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