Aunt Bee’s Apple Pie is one of those recipes that takes me right back to lazy Sunday afternoons in the kitchen, watching my dear aunt work her magic with just a few simple ingredients. This pie has been passed down through our family for generations, and I’m so happy to share it with you today.
What makes this pie truly special is the unexpected touch of Parmesan cheese mixed right into the buttery crust, and a splash of fresh orange juice that brightens up those beautiful apples. The combination of these flavors creates something wonderfully unique that’ll have folks asking for your secret every single time.
This is the kind of pie that brings everyone to the table, whether it’s for a holiday gathering or just because you want to make someone smile. I love seeing families gather around a slice of this pie, sharing stories and making memories just like we’ve done for so many years.
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Aunt Bee’s Apple Pie
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Butter
- 4 ounce Parmesan Cheese
- 2 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 2.5 cup Apples
- 1 cup Sugar
- 0.33333333333333 cup Orange Juice
- 2 tablespoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon All-Purpose Flour
- 0.5 cup Butter
Instructions
- In a large bowl combine 1/2 cup butter and the cream cheese, and let come to room temperature.
- Add 2 cups of flour and blend well.
- Chill.
- Roll out half of the dough and place in a 9 inch pie plate.
- Reserve the remaining dough for the top crust.
- In a saucepan combine the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil.
- Pour the mixture into the crust.
- Roll out the remaining crust and place over the filling.
- Cut slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape.
- Bake in a 350F (180C) oven for 45 minutes.
