Apple Pie by Grandma Ople

If you like apple pie, you are going to want to simply tear into tiny pieces and burn any old recipe you’ve ever tried after eating this one! This one was found on Pinterest, but I could not find the link to the original author. But the name was Grandma Ople’s, and that’s what it remains.

Start out by preparing your pastry shells. This is my very easy and no-fail pastry shells (you'll love it!). Or, you can always buy pastry SHEETS, but - don't. Take the extra couple of minutes and make the shell. I promise it will be so worth it!!

(Have you clicked on the pastry shell yet? ;o)

Once you have your bottom shell prepared, you will want to trim it around the edges of the pie plate, leaving some extra for overhang.

Next, you will peel and slice your granny smith apples, just filling your pie. I am making a deep dish pie here, and so I used a full bag of apples. Always have more on hand lol.

You'll want to mound the apples, so that middle is nice and fat lol.

Then, take another piece of the pastry, and roll it thin. I like this pastry thick on the top too (as thick as the base), but only  because it's so tender and flaky. If you don't have a super moist crust (i.e. store bought) you'll roll this thin, because a dry crust can ruin a pie.

Use your pizza cutter to cut strips about 3/4" wide.

And now for the creative part - go ahead and, one piece of a time, create your basket weave, I like to start with the pieces at the centre, and work my way out. You don't have to be so particular, but it's so pretty!! Ha!

Complete the entire pie this way...

Trim the excess off of the edges again and gently press the tops and the bottom pastry together. Then, using the two finger method, create your fluted edge. Here's an example photo from a longer time ago showing how it's done:

And here's what it looks like most of the time lol - not quite as perfect... but even more delicious!!

Set that aside and start working on the sauce. In a pot on the stove, melt the butter. Stir in flour to form a paste. Add water, white sugar and brown sugar, and bring to a boil. Reduce temperature and let simmer for just a couple of minutes.

Then, gently pour it over the pie, being careful around the edges so that it doesn't overflow.

Put the pie in the oven and bake at the higher temperature for 15 minutes only (use your timer!) and then, without opening the door, just lower the temp to 350°F and continue baking until done. In a shallow pie plate, this will give you about 60 minutes total baking time, however if you are like me, and go for deep deep dish pies, then your cooking time will be longer. Don't rush it. Wait until everything is nice and browned.

RESIST THE URGE to dig into hot apple pie! One of the biggest mistakes I’ve read about online is trying to cut and serve an apple pie right out of the oven. If the juices have not set, then your pie will be runny. Best to allow it to sit on the counter for a couple of hours before serving to allow everything to set, and the pie holds its form perfectly.

And for a little extra good measure, add this super easy homemade whipped topping to your pies! Then, sit back and watch the plates empty!!

Don't forget - when you make your own, remember to take a photo and share it online at Facebook, Twitter or Instagram with the hashtag #recipesbyjenn and by tagging @recipesbyjenn. That way, I can see your photos and share them with all my friends! Plus, I get to feature them on this site along with all my other photos!