Auntie's Apple Pie In An Apple

Apple Pie Baked In Apple

Step 1: Cut off the top of 4 apples and discard.  Remove the inside of each apple with a spoon or melon baller very carefully, as to not puncture the peel.

If you're a skilled interior apple excavator, salvage as much as you can so you can use it for Step 2.  I, on the other hand, am not so I just had to throw my interior apples away and chop up additional apples for filling.

This recipe will make 4 baked apple pies (in the apples).

Step 2: Remove skin from remaining apples and slice very thinly.  These apple pieces will give you the additional filling needed to fill the four apples you are baking.  

Mix sliced apples with sugar and cinnamon in a bowl.  If you prefer more or less cinnamon or sugar, make adjustments as needed.

Scoop sliced apples into hollow apples.

Step 3: Roll out pie crust and slice into 1/4 inch strips.  You can also add a strip of pastry inside the top of the apple almost like a liner to add a little more texture and sweetness to the pie.  Cover the top of the apple in a lattice pattern with pie crust strips.

Step 4: Place apples in an 8x8 pan.  Add just enough water to cover the bottom of pan.  Cover with foil and bake for 20-25 minutes.

Remove foil and bake for an additional 20 minutes or until crust is golden brown and sliced apples are soft.

Thanks Auntie Lois Glines for this wonderful recipe!