Washington State Apple Pie

Name: Washington State Apple Pie
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 6-8 servings.
Ingredients: 6 cups sliced peeled tart apples (about 5 to 6 medium); 2 tablespoons water; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/8 teaspoon salt; Pastry for double-crust pie (9 inches)

This pie won Grand Champion in the Apple Pie category at the 1992 Okanogan County Fair. The pie looks traditional, but making your own filling gives it a different flair and great taste. —Dolores Scholz, Tonasket, Washington

Ingredients

6 cups sliced peeled tart apples (about 5 to 6 medium)
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon salt
Pastry for double-crust pie (9 inches)

Directions

In a saucepan, combine the apples, water and lemon juice; cook over medium-low heat just until the apples are tender. Remove from the heat and cool (do not drain).
In a large bowl, combine the sugars, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and salt; add apples and toss to coat. Place bottom pastry in pie plate; add apple mixture. Cover with top pastry; seal and flute edges. Cut slits in top crust.
Bake at 450° for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 350°; bake 35-45 minutes longer or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 496 calories, 23g fat (14g saturated fat), 60mg cholesterol, 314mg sodium, 69g carbohydrate (35g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.

Originally published as Washington State Apple Pie in Taste of Home August/September 1993

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Pat6181

Oct 28, 2018

Baked this yesterday, first time I've ever made an apple pie where you cook the apples on the stovetop first. It tasted delicious. I used a combination of spartan and honeycrisp apples. Next time I make it (and there will be a next time!), I'm going to add an additional 1-2 cups of apples. I like a LOT of fruit in my pie!
sweetpeamrsc

Oct 21, 2018

My whole family loved this pie! I used Northern Spy apples and followed the recipe. This recipe is a keeper.
Stephanie

Nov 14, 2017

I did not like this pie at all, the apples had very little flavor after the water bath. I will stick to making apple pie the traditional way.
Alicia

Nov 20, 2016

To answer ukiah: yes, you can cook the apples in a water bath. Cook for approximately 1 hour at 155 degrees F. I reduce the resulting juices to a syrup before adding back into the ingredients.
ukiah

Nov 14, 2016

very good would love to know if I can can this in a water bath? i have lots of apples.
NanZim

Sep 28, 2016

My husband's favorite dessert is apple pie. He declared this one 'very good'. The filling is tender and not too sweet.
Heavens_IL

Mar 31, 2016

This has been my go-to apple pie recipe for years. Cooking the apples before baking the pie ensures that there will not be an empty space under the top crust. Sometimes I use a crumb topping for a Dutch apple pie. In summer I substitute 6 cups of peeled, seeded and sliced zucchini to make an "apple" pie. Just add an extra 2 tablespoons of lemon juice and make as directed. No one can tell it isn't apples!
misscoffeepot

Feb 9, 2016

this is the only one I now make- it is good every time. I even make the filling and freeze it in a ziplock- to bake later. It is the perfect sweet tart flavor
mrs._white

Oct 26, 2015

So easy to make! I substituted Splenda brown sugar for regular brown sugar, but otherwise made as directed.
foodieadventures

Oct 8, 2015

I made this recipe and my Dad, who hates apple pie, LOVED IT. thumbs up!!