Best French Apple Cream Pie Recipes

FRENCH APPLE CREAM PIE

Steps:

• Peel and core apples.
• Slice apples 1/2" thick to make 4 cups.
• In 3 quart saucepan combine 1/2 t Orange peel, orange juice, butter, 2/3 C sugar and spices.
• Bring to a boil and stir until sugar is dissolved.
• Add apples,and cook until translucent.
• Blend water and cornstatch and add to apples.
• Cook until boils and thickens.
• Remove from heat, add lemon juice and cool.
• Whip cream cheese until fluffy and gradually beat in 1/3 C sugar and remaining orange peel.
• Beat in the egg.
• Turn cooled filling into baked crust.
• Spoon whipped cheese mixture evenly over the top.
• Sprinkle almonds and coconut over cheese.
• Bake @350 degrees for 20-25 minutes until set and lightly browned.
• Cool and Chill before serving.

FRENCH APPLE PIE OR IS IT GLAZED APPLE CREAM PIE

Steps:

• 1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup milk, 1/2 cup cream, and 1/4 cup butter. Heat until butter is melted, stirring occasionally. In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch, 2 tablespoons milk, and vanilla; stir into saucepan. Cook until thickened, stirring constantly. Remove from heat, and set aside to cool slightly.
• 2. Preheat oven to 400*F. In a medium bowl, combine the apples, flour, and cinnamon. Mix well.
• 3. Line a 9 inch pie pan with pie dough. Pour thickened filling mixture into pastry-lined pie pan. Arrange apple mixture evenly over filling. Top with second crust, seal and flute the edges. Cut slits in top crust.
• 4. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until crust is golden brown and apples are tender. Cool for at least 30 minutes.
• 5. In small bowl, combine confectioners' sugar, 1 tablespoon milk, 1/4 teaspoon vanilla, and 1 tablespoon softened butter. Blend until smooth; pour evenly over warm pie. Refrigerate for AT LEAST 1 1/2 hours before serving (longer is better).
• My Note: I also added a little cinnamon to the glaze which added just the right extra touch in my opinion. Try this- you'll love it. Oh- and warm each slices in the microwave about 25-30 seconds. It's so much better that way! A couple of suggestions: 1) The recipe suggests serving the pie cold, but try it at room temperature, or slightly warm (30 seconds in the microwave should do it) 2) The thinner your apple slices, the better! Try it with pear and/or peach. Adding walnut pieces is a nice variation. Use aluminum foil at the end of baking to keep the crust from getting too brown. A little extra cinnamon or lemon zest in the glaze is good. (I use an extra deep dish, make a lattice top and extra custard and glaze.) Make 2 and hide 1 if you want leftovers. Delicious!

FRENCH APPLE CREAM PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Roll out pastry shell and allow to rest in refrigerator.
• Line a 9 inch pie pan with one rolled out pastry crust. In a medium mixing bowl combine pie filling, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon rind. Stir until fully combined and spread into pastry lined pan.
• In a small mixer bowl combine egg, sugar, lemon juice, cream cheese, and sour cream. Beat at medium speed until smooth. Spread cheese mixture over apple mixture, and place top crust over filling. Seal edges, cut some steam vents in top crust, and sprinkle top with sugar. Bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, until golden brown. Cool completely before serving.

FRENCH APPLE PIE WITH CREAM CHEESE TOPPING

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch pie pan.
• Combine 1/4 cup butter, white sugar, egg, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, soda, flour, nuts, apples, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and hot water in the order given. (Batter will be thick). Pour into pie pan.
• Bake for 45 minutes at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Serve with cream cheese frosting. To make frosting: mix cream cheese, 3 tablespoons butter, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, and sifted confectioners' sugar. Beat until smooth. Can serve hot or warm. Also, can refrigerate and let cream cheese topping set up for a cold dessert.