This pie is low in sugar and a great balance of tart and sweet. The instructions for the pastry are included. However, if you buy ready-made pastry at the store it will save a lot of time.
Ingredients
¼ Cup Unsalted Butter at room temperature
½ Cup Sugar
1 Large Egg
1 Cup All Purpose Flour
1 Pinch Salt
¼ Cup + a bit more Sugar
7 Medium Apples, golden are recommended
1 Whole Organic Orange, for the zest
Instructions
To make the crust
Blend butter and sugar until well mixed
Add the flour and salt and combine well
Let the dough rest for about 30 minutes, while you are preparing the filling
Roll the dough out to about ⅛ inch in thickness
Cut a circle of dough to fill the bottom and the sides of a pie baking dish
Cut the rest of the dough in strips for the top of the pie
To make the Filling:
Peel and grate the apples
Add the sugar and orange zest and mix well
Place the mixture in the pie dish on the pastry
Then arrange the dough strips artistically on the top
Bake for about 55 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit, until the pie is golden brown
Recipe by Ginger and Nutmeg at https://www.gingerandnutmeg.com/2015/05/not-your-classic-apple-pie