Indulge in the creamy and comforting flavors of a traditional apple cream pie. This easy-to-follow recipe combines juicy apples, a luscious cream filling, and a flaky pie crust to create a delightful dessert perfect for any occasion. Serve it warm or chilled with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a truly heavenly treat.
Ingredients
- 1 9-inch unbaked pie crust
- 5 cups peeled and thinly sliced apples
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 large eggs
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Place the pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish and set aside.
- In a large bowl, toss the sliced apples with lemon juice to prevent browning.
- In a separate bowl, mix together sugar, flour, cinnamon, and salt.
- Add the dry mixture to the apples and toss to coat evenly.
- In another bowl, whisk together the heavy cream and eggs until well combined.
- Pour the cream mixture over the apple mixture and stir gently to combine.
- Transfer the apple cream filling into the prepared pie crust.
- Bake for 15 minutes at 425°F (220°C), then reduce the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) and continue baking for 40-45 minutes or until the filling is set.
- Remove from the oven and allow the pie to cool completely before serving.
- Serve chilled or warm, and optionally, top with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
