Crazy Crust Apple Pie

Prep: 15 min Cuisine: American

A quick and easy apple pie with a flaky, crunchy crust and sweet apple filling, perfect for a comforting dessert or a family treat. The unique crust comes together in minutes, making it ideal for busy cooks craving a homemade pie with classic flavors of cinnamon and apple.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup vegetable shortening
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 can apple pie filling
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon apple pie spice

Instructions

  1. In a small mixer bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, egg, shortening, and water.
  2. Blend well until the mixture is smooth and cohesive.
  3. Beat the batter for 2 minutes at medium speed.
  4. Pour the batter into a 9 or 10-inch pie pan.
  5. Add apple pie filling on top of the batter.
  6. Sprinkle with apple pie spice if desired.
  7. Bake until the crust is golden and filling is bubbling.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

486 kcal 24% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 5g 10% DV
Total Fat 27g 35% DV
Carbs 60.5g 22% DV
Fiber 2.1g 7% DV
Sugar 3.9g 8% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12432mg 100% DV
Potassium 269.8mg 6% DV
Cholesterol 78.5mg 26% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 16.3mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 9.6mg 11% DV
Calcium 1547.3mg 100% DV
Iron 4.7mg 26% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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