Best Apple Snitz Pie Recipes

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SCHNITZ PIE - DRIED APPLE PIE



Schnitz Pie - Dried Apple Pie image

The Dutch word Schnitz, originally meaning cut, came to be applied to dried apples. Bees for paring, cutting and drying apples or for apple butter making rivaled husking bees as opportunities for social gatherings. Try this dessert with cream or ice cream. From the Pennsylvania Dutch chapter of the United States Regional Cookbook, Culinary Arts Institute of Chicago, 1947.

Provided by Molly53

Categories     Pie

Time 1h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb dried apple, slices (schnitz)
1 quart water
1 orange, juice and zest of
2 tablespoons cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 cups sugar
2 pie crusts (either storebought or your own recipe)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°F.
  • Cook apples in water to a soft pulp.
  • Add orange juice and rind, cinnamon, salt, and sugar; mix well together.
  • Cool.
  • Line a pie pan with pastry; fill with apple mixture and cover with top crust.
  • Crimp edges attractively and cut several slits in crust to allow steam to escape.
  • Bake at 450F for ten minutes; reduce heat to 350F and continue baking for 30 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 767.8, Fat 20.3, SaturatedFat 5, Sodium 430.2, Carbohydrate 149.8, Fiber 11.2, Sugar 110, Protein 4.8

CREAM AND CRUMB SCHNITZ PIE



Cream and Crumb Schnitz Pie image

This is a most lucious and delicious pie. A mennonite recipe that I got from the book "Food that Really Schmecks" I have been making this pie for years and I have to tell you, I have gotten up more than once in the middle of the night to eat that last piece before anyone else can get it!

Provided by MarieRynr

Categories     Pie

Time 1h

Yield 1 9inch pie

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pastry for single-crust pie, 9 inch pie
5 -6 apples, peeled,cored and cut into wedges
1 cup brown sugar
3 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup flour
2/3 cup cream (sweet, sour, or turning)
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon

Steps:

  • Mix together sugar, flour and butter until crumbs.
  • Sprinkle half in the bottom of the shell.
  • Arrange the apple slices on top of the crumbs.
  • Mix half of the remaining crumbs with the cream and pour over the apple slices.
  • Finally, mix the cinnamon with the rest of the crumbs and sprinkle these over the top.
  • Bake at 425*F for 10 minutes.
  • Reduce temperature to 350*F and bake about half an hour longer.
  • WOW!

APPLE PIE



Apple Pie image

I remember coming home sullen one day because we'd lost a softball game. Grandma, in her wisdom, suggested, "Maybe a slice of my homemade apple pie will make you feel better." One bite, and Grandma was right. If you want to learn how to make homemade apple pie filling, this is really the only recipe you need. -Maggie Greene, Granite Falls, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
6 to 7 cups thinly sliced peeled tart apples
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Dough for double-crust pie
1 tablespoon butter
1 large egg white
Additional sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a small bowl, combine sugars, flour and spices; set aside. In a large bowl, toss apples with lemon juice. Add sugar mixture; toss to coat. , On a lightly floured surface, roll one half of dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim even with rim. Add filling; dot with butter. Roll remaining dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle. Place over filling. Trim, seal and flute edge. Cut slits in top. Beat egg white until foamy; brush over crust. Sprinkle with sugar. Cover edge loosely with foil. , Bake 25 minutes. Remove foil; bake until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly, 20-25 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 414 calories, Fat 16g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 227mg sodium, Carbohydrate 67g carbohydrate (38g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CLASSIC APPLE PIE



Classic Apple Pie image

In this very classic, cinnamon-scented pie, the apples are sautéed in butter before they're piled in the crust, ensuring that they're tender but not mushy. Use firm, crisp apples here, preferably all one kind so the slices cook evenly. Honeycrisp, Golden Delicious, Ginger Gold and Granny Smith apples are good options. (Honeycrisps will give you the sweetest pie, while Granny Smiths the most tart.) If using a glass or ceramic pie pan, consider parbaking the bottom crust. Glass doesn't conduct heat as well as metal, so the crust may not cook through if you don't parbake.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     pies and tarts, dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 1/2 pounds firm, crisp apples (see Tip), peeled, cored and cut into 1/4-inch wedges (about 11 cups)
1/2 cup/110 grams light brown sugar
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
Pinch of ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, or a little more if your apples are very sweet
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
All-purpose flour, for rolling out the dough
Dough for a 9-inch double crust pie
Heavy cream, milk or a beaten egg, for glazing (optional)
Demerara sugar, for glazing (optional)

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large skillet set over medium-high heat and add apples to the pan. Stir to coat with butter and cook, stirring occasionally, until the butter is evenly distributed, about 1 minute.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together sugars, spices and salt. Sprinkle over the apples and toss to combine.
  • Lower heat to medium and cook until apples have softened completely but still hold their shape, about 17 to 25 minutes. (Some varieties cook more quickly than others.)
  • Sprinkle cornstarch evenly over the apples and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the apple mixture comes to a simmer and thickens slightly, about 2 minutes. Remove pan from heat, and stir in lemon juice and zest. Allow apples to cool completely (spreading them onto a rimmed baking sheet speeds this up). Apples can be prepared up to 24 hours ahead and refrigerated.
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll half of the pie dough into a 12-inch circle. Transfer dough to a 9- or 10-inch metal pie plate, trimming it to leave a 1/2-inch overhang. Place crust in the freezer for 30 minutes or up to 24 hours.
  • When ready to bake, place a rimmed baking sheet on the middle oven rack and heat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Roll out the remaining dough on a lightly floured surface to a 10- to 11-inch circle. Remove pie crust from freezer and add the cooled filling in an even layer. Cover apples with remaining dough. Press the edges together, trim the excess dough, and crimp the edges with your fingers or a press down with the tines of a fork. (Using a fork might be easier if the bottom crust is too cold to crimp.) Brush the top of the pie with cream, milk, or some beaten egg, then sprinkle lightly with sugar if you like. Using a sharp knife, cut some steam vents in the top of the crust.
  • Place pie on the hot sheet pan and bake for 20 minutes. Reduce heat to 375 degrees and bake for another 30 to 40 minutes, until the filling bubbles in the steam vents, and the crust is golden brown. Transfer pie to a wire cooling rack and allow to cool for at least 2 hours before serving. The pie can be baked up to 24 hours ahead of serving; do not refrigerate before serving.

SNITZ PIE



Snitz Pie image

Make and share this Snitz Pie recipe from Food.com.

Provided by internetnut

Categories     Pie

Time 1h15m

Yield 20-24 pies, 20-24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 gallons apple butter
3 gallons applesauce
5 cups sugar
1/2 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon clove
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 cup Clear Jel or 1 cup minute tapioca
1 teaspoon salt
pastry for double-crust pie (enough for 20-24 pies)

Steps:

  • Stir all ingredients together and fill unbaked pie shells; top with crust.
  • Bake pies at 350 degrees for 1 hour or until done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1845.2, Fat 5.8, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 12.2, Sodium 417.1, Carbohydrate 455.1, Fiber 17.5, Sugar 285.6, Protein 3.8

Apple snitz pie is a traditional dessert that originated in Amish country, Pennsylvania. With its flaky, buttery crust and sweet, spiced filling, it has become a staple of Americana cuisine. Snitz pie is made with dried apples, which were a popular staple in times when fresh fruit was not readily available. It is still celebrated as a comfort food, especially among those with a love for heritage and old-fashioned sweets.

History and Origins

Historically, snitz pie was made with snitz, a Pennsylvania German term for dried apples. The recipe for dried apples dates back centuries, with the fruit being air-dried to remove excess moisture, preserving it for use throughout the year. Historically, the drying process would have been done outdoors in the sun, but today it can be done in a dehydrator, oven, or even on the stovetop. The dried apples were then rehydrated in water or other liquids and spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and sugar. This mixture was then poured into a crust and baked until golden brown.

Variations

While the traditional recipe for apple snitz pie remains popular, there are many variations that incorporate some modern twists such as adding caramel or swapping out traditional sugar for brown sugar. Other variations include using pears instead of apples, adding raisins or cranberries, or even topping the pie with a crumbly streusel topping.

Preparation and Ingredients

To make apple snitz pie, the dried apples are hydrated, then mixed with sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves to create a spiced, sweet filling. The filling is then poured into a crust made from a mixture of flour, salt, butter, and water. The crust should be flaky, buttery, and able to hold the weight of the filling without collapsing. Creating a perfect crust takes practice, and many bakers have their own tricks and tips for achieving the ideal balance of crispy and tender crust.

Conclusion

Apple snitz pie is a timeless classic that celebrates American heritage and tradition. With its delicate, spiced flavors and buttery crust, it's no wonder that it remains a popular dessert choice for people across generations. Whether you're a novice baker or an expert in the kitchen, taking the time to carefully prepare each layer of this timeless dessert will reward you with a deliciously satisfying treat that is sure to impress. So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and get ready to experience the flavors of a bygone era with this stunning snitz pie recipe.
Apple snitz pie is a delicious dish that is perfect for any occasion. The dish is made by using thinly sliced and dried apples, called snitz. The filling is then combined with a flavorful blend of spices, sugar, and flour to create a rich, tart flavor. Creating the perfect apple snitz pie can be a challenging task, but with the right tips and tricks, you can make a delicious and impressive pie that will impress anyone.

Tip 1: Selecting the Right Apples

The type of apples you use plays an essential role in creating the perfect apple snitz pie. Granny Smith apples are usually preferred for this recipe. They have a tart, tangy flavor and are firm, which makes them hold their shape during baking. Divide the apples you use equally between tart and sweet varieties, like Honeycrisp or Pink Lady, to give your pie a balanced taste.

Tip 2: Choose the Right Spices

To make the perfect apple snitz pie, it is important to choose the right spices. A traditional addition to apple pie is cinnamon, which gives the dish a warm, earthy flavor. Nutmeg also pairs well with apples and adds a nutty flavor to the pie. Allspice is another option that can be used to make the pie more flavorful.

Tip 3: Make Your Own Crust

A flaky and buttery crust is essential for a good apple snitz pie. Making your own crust is not as daunting as it may seem, and the flavor and texture are superior to store bought crusts. Use an all-butter crust recipe for maximum flavor, and chill the dough before rolling it out to ensure a flaky texture. Blind bake the crust to ensure that it doesn't get soggy when filling it with apples.

Tip 4: Preparing the Apples

Properly preparing the apples for the filling is an essential part of making the perfect apple snitz pie. Slice the apples thin, and without including the core or the seeds. Coat the apples in lemon juice to prevent them from browning. A good tip is to leave the skins on the apples, as they add flavor and nutrients to the pie.

Tip 5: Using Cornstarch Instead of Flour

Cornstarch can be used in place of flour to thicken the filling for an apple snitz pie. It creates a clear, shiny filling without creating a pasty or grainy texture. Cornstarch is also gluten-free, making it an excellent option for individuals who have gluten sensitivities.

Tip 6: Add a Topping

Adding a crumbly topping to an apple snitz pie can take it to the next level. A popular topping is a streusel, which is made by combining butter, flour, sugar, and cinnamon. The topping provides a sweet, nutty crunch that complements the tartness of the apples.

Tip 7: Brush with Egg Yolk

Brushing the top of the crust with egg yolk before baking can give the pie a golden-brown color and a shiny appearance. You can also sprinkle a small amount of coarse sugar on top of the egg wash for added flavor and texture.
Conclusion
By using the right apples, spices, and crust, you can create a delicious apple snitz pie that will impress anyone. Preparing the apples correctly and adding toppings and egg wash can elevate your pie even further. Use these tips the next time you make an apple snitz pie to help you create the perfect pie every time.

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