McDonald's Baked Apple Pie

Directions

  1. 1Start by combining your sugars and spices.
  2. 2Toss in 1 pound of diced apples.
  3. 3Mix.
  4. 4Add your lemon zest.
  5. 5Add your lemon juice.
  6. 6Add your vanilla bean paste.
  7. 7Cook on low heat for 15 minutes to have the syrup thicken up.
  8. 8Toss in the fridge to cool.
  9. 9Roll out pie crust or puff pastry.
  10. 10Add your chilled filling.
  11. 11Add egg wash and crimp to seal.
  12. 12Egg wash again.
  13. 13Sprinkle with Turbinado sugar.
  14. 14Bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
  15. 15Take it out.

Ingredients

  • 0.25 cup sugar
  • 0.25 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 0.5 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.25 tsp nutmeg
  • 1 tbsp corn starch
  • 1 lb Granny Smith apples
  • lemon zest
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp vanilla bean paste
  • pie crust or puff pastry
  • egg wash
  • Turbinado sugar

Equipment

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Tips

  • It doesn't matter how long it cools for, it'll still absolutely burn the inside of your mouth.
  • It'll still absolutely burn the inside of your mouth worse than an overcooked hot pocket.
  • Cook on low for 15 minutes to have the syrup thicken up.
  • Toss in the fridge to cool.
  • The full recipe can be found in the caption (description).