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Old Fashioned Gluten Free Apple Pie

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This recipe for Old Fashioned Gluten Free Apple Pie was originally posted here on Glutarama in 2017. Back then gluten free pastry and I hated each other. I used a fool-proof recipe by Free From Fairy instead. In the 4 years since my pastry skills have improved beyond recognition and I now have my own pastry recipe that works every time. My pastry recipe is gluten free, dairy free and egg free (you can use egg and/or dairy if you wish).

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  • What type of apple should you use for Apple Pie?
  • How do you make gluten free pastry?
  • How do you make Apple Pie filling?
  • Serving Suggestions
  • Other gluten free apple inspired recipes

As my son Lewis helped me to make the original recipe that we used for the photos I’ve kept some of the original photos in, there’s something not quite right about deleting photos of your children – it doesn’t sit right with me. Besides, look at the concentration on his face in the photo below bless him.

Old fashioned apple pie; gluten and dairy free

What type of apple should you use for Apple Pie?

As with many other people at this time of the year we find ourselves inundated with gifted cooking apples and as we also have a community orchard near to us I can’t help but pop down there to pick some beautiful specimens to cook with. Apple crumble tends to be the main family favourite but following the success of this apple pie I’ll be sure to make more now I’m gaining in pastry confidence!

The type of fruit you use is not going to matter at all. you have three options;

Cooking Apples (Bramley’s) – these are the quintessential baking apple. Originating in England, these apples break up and crumble when cooked. This makes them an excellent type of apple for making sauces, pie fillings, crumbles, jams and chutneys.

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Tinned/Canned Apples – what can I say about these, they come in a tin! This is not a cheats way to use apples in baking its called proactive time management so if you want to use tinned apples for pies and crumbles then you go for it.

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Which apples to use when? The difference between cooking (cookers) apples and eating apples is that eating apples tend to hold their shape. So if you want your apple to keep its shape (for example decorating a tart) then go for an eating apple.

NB. That said, if you go for an apple with a red flesh it’s more likely to have less crunch and more of a fluffy texture when you bite into it. This tends to mean they’ll also break up easily if cooked.

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How do you make gluten free pastry?

For this apple pie I use my Sweet Shortcrust Recipe but double it so you have enough for the pastry case and the pastry lid. To make it I measure the flour and psyllium husk, butter and fat and make them into breadcrumbs using a pastry cutter/blender. Then I mix in the sugar and pour in the egg or flaxseed egg. Using a knife I cut through the mixture until is starts to clump together and then turn the whole lot out onto a kitchen work surface.

At this stage it looks like a crumbly mess but fear not. Work the crumbly mixture with the heel of your hands and after 1-2 minutes it will have come together to form a pliable gluten free pastry.

Sweet shortcrust pastry

  • 80 g butter I use Flora plant butter
  • 20 g fat I use Trex vegetable fat solids
  • 200 g plain gluten free flour all purpose flour
  • 50 g caster sugar
  • 1 tbsp ground flax seed
  • 3 tbsp water
  • 1 tsp psyllium husk powder (optional but does prevent crumbling)
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How do you make Apple Pie filling?

This apple pie recipe uses two type of apple filling. Why? Because I love to cut into a pie that’s packed full of apple and I find that if you just use slices of apple and sugar you end up with cavernous holes between the pie and the pie lid.

By using a combination of stewed apple and apple chunks you get a full pie with double the texture experience.

How to make stewed apples –

  • Peel, core and dice the apples into small pieces. Add to a saucepan along with 2tbsp water and 1tsp of lemon juice to prevent apple from browning. Heat for 10-15 mins, with the lid on, on a medium heat to soften the apple.
  • TIP: If the apples haven’t broken down then just mush them up a bit with a fork or potato masher.
  • No need to sweeten to taste as you can sweeten later according to the recipe you use this for.
  • Set aside to cool.

The remaining apples needed for the recipe are simply peeled, cored and chopped into bite size pieces to add to the stewed apple filling.

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Old Fashioned Gluten Free Apple Pie Recipe

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Old Fashioned Gluten Free Apple Pie

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This Apple Pie recipe is packed with seasonal fruits, gluten free, dairy free and egg free so suitable for vegans too. The recipe used both stewed apple and apple chunks to fill the pie to the lid and add extra texture to each delicious bite.
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Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Total Time 55 mins
Course Dessert, Tea Time
Cuisine Dairy Free, Vegan
Servings 8 slices
Calories 520 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the apple sauce

  • 6 Bramley (cooking) apples (peeled, cored and cut into small chunks)
  • 100 ml water

For the pastry

  • 160 g butter or butter alternative (I use Flora plant butter)
  • 40 g fat (I use Trex white vegetable fat)
  • 400 g gluten free plain flour
  • 100 g caster sugar
  • 2 tbsp ground flaxseed
  • 6 tbsp water
  • 2 tsp psyllium husk powder (optional)

For the pie filling

  • 300 g Bramley (cooking) apples (peeled, cored and cut into small chunks)
  • 50 g caster sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon

Pastry glaze

  • 2 tbsp milk (I use soya milk)
  • 1 tbsp dark brown sugar

Instructions
 

To make the apple sauce

  • Add the apples and the water to a large saucepan and heat gently with a lid on for 10-15 minutes.
  • After this time the fruit should have broken down, if not just use a fork or potato masher to break any remaining lumps.
  • Set to one side and allow to cool

To make the pastry

  • Measure the flour and psyllium husk into a large bowl.
  • Add the 'butter' and fat and using your fingertips or a pastry cutter/blender work the ingredients into breadcrumbs.
  • Mix in the caster sugar and then add your egg or flaxseed egg. Using a knife cut through the mixture until its starts to clump together.
  • NOTE: do not worry if the pastry looks a crumbly mess, it will come together I promise!
  • Now tip the contents of the bowl onto a clean worksurface and using the heels of your hands bring the ingredients together until you have a large ball of gluten free shortcrust pastry.
    Pop this into the fridge to chill while you prep the remaining pie filling.

To make the pie filling

  • Now measure 300g of your apple sauce into the bowl you just use for your pastry and add the 300g of chopped apples.
  • To this, add the sugar and cinnamon, have a taste test to see if it's to your taste, if not add more sugar/spice.
    Set aside and preheat your oven to to 200°C | 180°C fan | 400°F | Gas 6

To build the pie

  • Take your chilled pastry and cut just over half away for the pastry case. Roll on a well floured surface. I like my pastry to be thick so roll it to 1cm thick.
  • Line a 20cm cake/pie tin with your pastry. If cracks appear do not worry, just fill them in with pastry off cuts. Make sure the pastry over hangs the top of the tin.
  • Next prick the pastry base with a fork and fill with the prepared apple pie filling to the top of the lined pie dish.
  • Now roll out your pie lid, again I like my pastry thick, but you do it to your tastes.
  • Brush the edges of the pastry case with your glaze mix to help the lid stick.
  • Add the pie lid, crimp the sides with a fork, or use the pinch technique I've used above and if you wish decorate with any leftover pastry.
    TOP TIP: if you don't want to decorate, then why not chill the pastry for another day or make jam tarts.
  • Finally, brush the lidded pie with glaze and sprinkle with caster sugar before putting in the oven for 35 minutes.
  • After 35 minutes check to see if the pastry is evenly browned and cooked, if not cook for a further 5 minutes.
  • Once baked eat immediately with custard or cream or leave to cool and have at room temperature.

Notes

You may find you have some apple sauce left, you can use this for mini apple pies or chill in the fridge to have with your pork roast dinner.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Old Fashioned Gluten Free Apple Pie
Amount per Serving
Calories
520
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
24
g
37
%
Saturated Fat
 
8
g
40
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
5
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
9
g
Cholesterol
 
1
mg
0
%
Sodium
 
194
mg
8
%
Potassium
 
217
mg
6
%
Carbohydrates
 
78
g
26
%
Fiber
 
10
g
40
%
Sugar
 
40
g
44
%
Protein
 
6
g
12
%
Vitamin A
 
816
IU
16
%
Vitamin C
 
8
mg
10
%
Calcium
 
63
mg
6
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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  1. Brett Smith says

    01/03/2022 at 10:35 pm

    Tastes just like my Nan used to make.

    Reply
  2. Cat | Curly's Cooking says

    28/09/2021 at 4:19 pm

    This looks like proper delicious comfort food. I could eat this right now with lashings of double cream. Perfect!

    Reply
  3. Carrie Carvalho says

    27/09/2021 at 8:56 pm

    Delicious! Apple Pie is the perfect comfort food and yours looks almost too good to eat!

    Reply
    • Glutarama says

      28/09/2021 at 10:10 am

      Thank you Carrie, I can assure it wasn’t and the family consumed the lot on record time :-D

      Reply
  4. Treat and Trick says

    16/09/2021 at 6:50 pm

    I love how you decorate your pie, simply beautiful…..

    Reply
  5. emma amoscato says

    06/01/2018 at 7:00 pm

    I love th old fashioned look of this. I’m always too lazy to make pie though and just make crumble instead, haha!

    Reply
  6. Eb Gargano | Easy Peasy Foodie says

    06/01/2018 at 3:47 pm

    Love apple pie! I must admit…pastry and I rarely see eye to eye either…and I don’t even have to work with gluten free flour, so I’ve got no excuses! Let’s just say, whenever you see a pastry recipe on Easy Peasy Foodie, it’s foolproof!! This apple pie looks utterly gorgeous and I love how healthy and wholesome it is because you’ve used Vicki’s flour and all that appley goodness too! Healthy comfort food is definitely what’s needed in January. Eb x

    Reply
  7. Mel says

    05/01/2018 at 10:39 pm

    I don’t think I’ve ever made apple pie that looked this pretty by the way!!!

    Reply
  8. Mel says

    31/10/2017 at 11:15 pm

    Oooh, I love apple pie. It’s one of these things that just goes so well with a scoop (or 3) of ice cream :) I’ve never made Vicki’s pastry actually! Thanks for joining in with #FreeFromFridays.

    Reply
    • Glutarama says

      02/11/2017 at 3:48 pm

      Apple pie’s the best! Normally have custard but will defo have ice cream next time xx

      Reply
  9. Angela / Only Crumbs Remain says

    30/10/2017 at 1:17 pm

    I’m so envious that you have a community orchard near you Rebecca, that must be seriously good for all of those crumbles and pies! And I have to say, I am yet again seriously impressed with your bake! I just love that beautiful crimp to the pie crust! Fab! Thankyou again for joining in with #BakingCrumbs
    Angela x

    Reply
    • Glutarama says

      02/11/2017 at 3:53 pm

      Bless you Angela, thank you (I was pretty darn impressed with my crimping skills too haha) … it’s difficult not to get carried way in the orchard actually, the rules clearly state only to take what you can use…but my imagination goes wild with endless possibilities :-D

      Reply
  10. Kate - gluten free alchemist says

    29/10/2017 at 10:16 am

    I can’t remember the last time I made Apple Pie. It’s such an Autumn dish…. reading this has me wanting….
    Sounds like Lewis did a great job…. xx

    Reply
    • Glutarama says

      29/10/2017 at 10:42 am

      Love him, he’s very good little cook but his patience runs thin…it tends to come in bursts so we strike while the irons hot!

      Reply
  11. Cat says

    18/10/2017 at 1:51 pm

    I love apple pies and am ashamed to say I’ve never made one. Yours looks so tasty and it is making me think I really should make one!x

    Reply
    • Glutarama says

      18/10/2017 at 2:22 pm

      Thank you Cat, this pie is oh so simple and with Vicki’s pastry eBook you can’t loose! The pie filling is super simple too…what are you waiting for :-D

      Reply
  12. Monika Dabrowski says

    17/10/2017 at 4:03 pm

    Your pie looks super delicious but I couldn’t find the recipe… would love to know how you made it:)

    Reply
    • Glutarama says

      18/10/2017 at 2:33 pm

      Yeah I thought about that Monika and felt cheeky adding my pastry recipe when Vicki’s ended up being way better, I’ve amended the post to add how I made the filling with a link to Vicki’s eBook. The eBook is £4.99 but it’s so worth it with numerous pastry recipes and bakes you can make with the pastry. I just couldn’t bear to not use the photos of Lewis’ apple pie which effectively is the same filling and process anyway!

      Reply
  13. Vicki Montague says

    17/10/2017 at 12:30 pm

    Oh my! That’s a lot of apple pie…wish I lived near you! I’m so glad you liked my recipe and wait with baited breath for your other pastry recipes!

    Reply
    • Glutarama says

      18/10/2017 at 2:34 pm

      It was a whopper wasn’t it….wish you lived near me too, or rather, I lived near you…better location!

      I bow to you pastry making skills Vicki xxx

      Reply

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