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McCall's Apple Pie Recipe

McCall's Apple Pie Recipe

McCall's is a family-owned restaurant that has been serving up delicious home-style cooking since 1972. Located in the heart of downtown Los Angeles, McCall's offers an inviting atmosphere and mouthwatering meals that make it a favorite among locals and visitors alike. McCall's Apple Pie is an iconic dessert that can bring back fond memories for many people. It's the perfect ending to any meal and is guaranteed to be a hit with your family and friends.
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Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Rest Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: McCall's Apple Pie Recipe
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 370kcal
Author: Rebecca Novak

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • Baking dish

Ingredients

  • 8 cups of thinly sliced and peeled apples
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 6 tsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 6 tsp unsalted butter cut into small pieces
  • 2 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 cup cold unsalted butter
  • 1/4 to 1/2 cup ice water

Instructions

  • Prepare the apples for your apple pie. Peel and thinly slice 8 cups of Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples, then add them to a large bowl. Toss in 2/3 cup of granulated sugar, 6 tsp of all-purpose flour, 1 tsp of cinnamon, 1/4 tsp nutmeg and 1/4 tsp salt.
  • Create the crust. In a large bowl, mix together 2 and 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 tsp of salt, and 1 tsp of sugar. Cut in one cup of cold unsalted butter with a pastry cutter until crumbly. Gradually stir in 1/4 to 1/2 cup of ice water with a fork until the dough holds together.
  • Assemble the pie. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 9-inch pie plate with half of the dough and spread the apple mixture evenly over the crust. Dot with 6 tsp of butter and cut into small pieces. Place remaining dough over top, pinch edges to seal, and make slits to vent steam.
  • Bake the pie in a preheated oven for 55-65 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool before serving so that all of those flavors can really come through. Enjoy your homemade McCall's Apple Pie!

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Notes

  • For a crunchier crust, use cold butter straight from the refrigerator when making the dough.
  • To prevent an overly sweet pie, use tart apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples, and reduce the sugar in the filling to 1/2 cup.
  • To make a lattice top crust, roll out the remaining dough into a large circle or rectangle and cut it into strips. Layer them over the top of the pie in a crisscross pattern.
  • If you find that your pie is browning too quickly during baking, cover it with foil for the final 10-15 minutes of baking.
  • Don't forget to let your pie cool completely before slicing and serving! This will help it set up properly and prevent it from falling apart.

Nutrition

Calories: 370kcal
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