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French Country Apple Pie

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Submitted by dutche

French country apple pie with a ground almond frangipane filling topped with sliced Granny Smith apples. Toasted almonds and almond extract create a rich, nutty custard base.

YIELD

6 servings

PREP

15 min

COOK

60 min

READY

75 min

This apple pie takes a French turn with a frangipane base instead of the usual fruit-and-sugar filling. Toasted almonds ground with sugar in a food processor create a rich, nutty custard layer that bakes up dense and marzipan-like underneath thinly sliced Granny Smith apples.

The frangipane is the star. Ground almonds, margarine, eggs, almond extract, and just enough flour to hold it together. It puffs up around the apple slices during baking, setting into a custardy filling that’s closer to a French tart than a traditional American pie.

Granny Smiths are the right call here. Their tartness cuts through the rich, sweet almond filling, and they hold their shape during the long bake without turning to mush.

Pro Tips

  • Toast the almonds well before grinding. Raw almonds make a bland frangipane. Toasted almonds give it that deep, roasted nuttiness that defines the filling.
  • Slice the apples thin and arrange them in overlapping concentric circles for the prettiest result. Thick chunks don’t cook through before the frangipane sets.
  • The pie is done when the center is set and no longer jiggles. Press gently with a finger. It should feel firm, not liquid.
  • Shield the crust edges with foil if they brown too quickly during the 50-60 minute bake.

Variations

  • Pear frangipane: Swap the apples for ripe pears sliced thin for an even more French-inspired version.
  • Hazelnut filling: Replace almonds with toasted hazelnuts and use a splash of Frangelico instead of almond extract.
  • Berry topped: Scatter fresh raspberries over the frangipane alongside the apples for a tart, colorful contrast.

Ingredients

¾ 177
CUP ML ALMONDS
toasted *
½ 118
CUP ML SUGAR
½ 118
CUP ML MARGARINE
softened
2 2
LARGE LARGE EGGS
¼ 1.3
TEASPOON ML ALMOND EXTRACT *
2 30
TABLESPOONS ML ALL-PURPOSE FLOUR
1 1
EACH EACH PIE SHELL (9 INCH)
unbaked
2 2
EACH EACH GRANNY SMITH APPLE

Directions

In food processor, with metal blade, grind almonds with sugar.

Mix in margarine, eggs, almond extract until thoroughly combined.

Blend in flour.

Spoon mixture into pie shell.

Peel apples.

Slice.

Arrange over almond filling.

Bake pie at 375℉ (190℃) F for 50 to 60 minutes, until center is set and crust is golden brown.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 178g (6.3 oz)
Amount per Serving
Calories 541 59% from fat
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 36g 55%
Saturated Fat 8g 39%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 106mg 35%
Sodium 545mg 23%
Total Carbohydrate 17g 17%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
Sugars g
Protein 11g
Vitamin A 23% Vitamin C 4%
Calcium 3% Iron 8%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet How is this calculated?
Trans-fat Free
 
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