Nothing says July 4th in America than a good old fashioned apple pie. This year, be sure to celebrate our nation’s independence with one of these delicious recipes. Don’t have the time to bake your own pie? Check out our bakery for fresh baked goods for a hassle-free backyard barbecue.

Individual All-American Apple Pies

Easy to make, these all-American apple pies are filled with a homemade apple and cinnamon filing.

You will need:

  • 4 cups apples (small chunks)
  • 3/8 cup granulated sugar
  • 2.5 tbsp. flour
  • 2 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp. nutmeg
  • 2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 2 pie crusts (store bought)
  • 1 tbsp. butter (melted)
  • 1 tbsp. butter (for greasing)

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 425F, then grease a muffin pan with butter.
  2. Unroll crust and cut out circles with cookie cutters or a jar top. You should have enough dough left over to use for the top of the pies.
  3. Place one dough circle into each muffin cup.
  4. Put the muffin pan and leftover dough in the refrigerator while making the filling.
  5. Mix chopped apples, sugar, flour, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a mixing bowl.
  6. Take the muffin pan from the refrigerator and place filling to the top of each muffin cup.
  7. Take out the extra dough from the refrigerator, cutting out designs and placing them on top of each pie.
  8. Bake for 20 minutes, then remove the muffin tin to brush melted butter on top.
  9. Bake for another five minutes.
  10. Remove from oven and cool for 15 minutes.
  11. Serve warm with any topping.

Patriotic Apple Pie

This apple pie recipe is sure to be a hit with party-goers on Friday, 4th of July. Best part is, you don’t have to make your own crust!

You will need:

  • 1 unbaked pie crust
  • 3 large tart apples, peeled, cored, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 tbsp. flour
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 vanilla extract
  • 1/8 cinnamon
  • Ice cream or whipped cream for serving

For the topping:

  • 7 tbsp. butter
  • 3/4 cup flour
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup pecans
  • Dash of salt

Directions:

  1. For the pie: Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. Place dough in a pie pan, decorating the edges if desired.
  3. Put apple slices in a large bowl.
  4. Mix cream, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup sugar, 1 tbsp. flour, cinnamon, and vanilla in a separate bowl.
  5. Pour over apples, then pour apples into the pie shell.
  6. For the topping: Mix butter, flour, sugar, pecans, and salt to taste.
  7. Spread topping over apples.
  8. Place pie on a cookie sheet and bake for one hour.
  9. Serve warm with whipped cream or ice cream.

Stop By the Bakery at Robinette’s Apple Haus & Winery

If you don’t have the time to make your own apple pie for the 4th of July, pick up a fresh one from our bakery or try some of our breads, pastries, and donuts. For more information, call us today.