Apples are ready for picking, which means it is time to start making my favorite pie: Paper Bag Apple Pie!
I love to cook, but baking is not one of my fortes. So, when I discovered this recipe years ago, it became one of my few — very few! — baking specialties.
I hope your family will love this recipe as much as mine does! Turn it into a fun family tradition by visiting an orchard to pick apples and then coming home to bake this incredibly easy and delicious pie.
I have been making this recipe for paper bag apple pie for more than 30 years now, and it turns out perfect every time — no baking skills required!
Why a paper bag? It keeps the apple pie filling soft and juicy and the top crunchy. It truly is no fail!
Paper Bag Apple Pie
Crust:
- 1½ cups flour
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1½ teaspoons sugar
- 2 Tablespoons cold milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
Filling:
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 Tablespoons flour
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 4 cups sliced apples (about 4 large or 5 medium)
Topping:
- ½ cup flour
- ½ cup sugar
- ¼ cup butter or margarine
Make the crust: In a large bowl, combine crust ingredients until well blended. Pat into the bottom and sides of a pie pan. Do not roll out.
Make the filling: In a large bowl, combine sugar, flour, and spices. Toss lightly with sliced apples. Pour into prepared unbaked pie shell.
Make the topping: Mix the remaining 1/2 cup flour, 1/2 cup sugar, and butter with fingers until crumbly. Sprinkle over top of the pie.
Place pie in a brown paper bag (a grocery paper bag on its side works well!) and fold and staple to seal.
Bake at 350˚F for 1 hour and 30 mins. No peeking!
When done, carefully remove from the bag and let cool before serving.
