There are few things more iconic in the American experience than apple pie. This wonderful dessert is one of the most popular in the United States and often shows up on holidays, especially on the 4th of July! In fact, according to the American Pie Council, pies are the preferred holiday dessert of Americans. Apple pie is the preferred pie for 1 out of 5 Americans, making it the most popular type of pie.
This Independence Day, Disney has shared an apple pie recipe from the Whispering Canyon Cafe at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge. This recipe has Granny Smith apples and also includes a cake-like layer on top for a unique crust. Check out this recipe below shared by Disney and then give it a try! Share in the comments afterward how it turned out! Happy 4th of July!
Ingredients
PIE CRUST
- 4 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces
- 1/4 cup shortening
- 1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 teaspoons sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1/3 cup 2% milk
APPLES
- 1 cup water
- 6 Granny Smith apples, peeled and sliced
- 2 teaspoons apple pie spice
APPLE PIE BATTER
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 2 egg
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
