As the author and editor of Seasoned Whispers, I am happy to bring you a recipe that has made it through the hearts and mouths of many – the Sour Cream Apple Pie. There’s a little secret in this blue-ribbon pie that makes the classic apple pie even better: sour cream. The slight tartness and creaminess of the sour cream, mixed with the sweet, tangy taste of the apples, made this pie an unforgettable meal.
Recipe Overview:
This Award-Winning Sour Cream Apple Pie recipe is very simple to make and requires only a few ingredients. It takes just minutes to prep, and once cooked, your kitchen will be brimming with all the nicest aromas. It’s a delicious pie that you can make at any time of the day, whether you’re throwing a dinner party or just in need of something warm.
Key Ingredients:
- Golden Delicious apples: These apples are perfect for this pie, because they remain intact, with just the right amount of sweetness and tartness.
- Full fat sour cream: The star of this pie, sour cream gives the pie a creamy texture and just enough tang to really kick up the taste.
- Sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt and butter: These pantry staples sweeten and flavor the apple pie filling to produce a deliciously fragrant and flavourful pie.
- Double pie crust: I recommend making a homemade crust, but you can use store bought crust if you don’t have much time.
Recipe Tips & Techniques:
- When blending the chopped apples with the sugar, spices and thickener, make sure to coat the apples evenly so that they have a well balanced taste.
- Gently incorporating the sour cream will help it get spread throughout the filling and give the pie an even creamier feel.
- To achieve a golden-brown crust, cook the pie until the crust is golden brown and the filling bubbling. This keeps the apples very tender and the crust cooked.
Serving & Presentation:
To adorn the plate, eat slices of the Award-Winning Sour Cream Apple Pie topped with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. Pour on caramel sauce for extra indulgence. You can serve this pie with a hot cup of coffee or cold milk for a dessert meal.
Cultural Context:
Apple pie is an American tradition that we associate with home, memories and family. Here’s how you re-imagine this dessert, giving it a sophisticated and layered texture using sour cream.
Nutrition & Health:
This pie is delicious, but the apples are a good source of fiber and vitamins. Take this pie moderately as part of a balanced diet as a delicious way to get fruit into your dessert.
In conclusion, the Award-winning Sour Cream Apple Pie recipe is a must-try that fuses the traditional and the contemporary. Whether you are a seasoned baker or a novice cook, this pie is guaranteed to impress and please your taste buds. Now gather the ingredients, pull up a sleeve, and get ready to make a pie that will give you glowing testimonials and your own blue ribbon. Happy baking!