If making homemade pie crust for a 2 crust pie is too daunting a project, and you are short on time anyway, I have the perfect pie for you. I admit that I make my pie crust from scratch most of the time, (my grandmother was an excellent teacher) but I always have a package or two of Marie Callender’s ready to bake pie crusts in the freezer for emergency situation. They are delicious, flaky pie shells that are ready to go into the oven with just a few minutes defrosting. Usually by the time I make the filling the crust are ready to go into a hot oven. If you need a baked shell just prick them with a fork and bake them in a for a few minutes. They hold their shape with no worry. My vendor neighbor at the farmers’ market yesterday gave me a small bag of apples and this pie was in the oven baking in less than 30 minutes from the time I walked into the house.
- 5 – 7 tart baking apples (about 6 cups) such as Granny Smith, Gravenstein
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ cup sugar
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup butter, cold and cut up into small pieces
- ½ cup chopped hazelnuts (optional)
- 1 9″ pie shell, purchased or homemade
- Peel and core apples and cut into small slices. Mix together sugar, flour and cinnamon and combine well with the apples. Arrange in the unbaked pie shell. Top with chopped hazelnuts if desired.
- Mix ½ cup sugar with the flour; cut in butter till crumbly. Sprinkle over apples.
- Bake in hot oven (400 degrees) for 40-50 minutes until nicely browned and bubbly. Pierce apples with a small knife to make sure they are soft. I know the pie is ready to come out of the oven when the juices have turned syrupy and are bubbling around the edges. Cool slightly.
- Top slices of warm pie with vanilla ice cream and serve.
I haven’t received any products or compensation from the folks who make Marie Callender’s products. I wanted to share this information with you because I know that pie crust is a big problem for many bakers and this is a sure fire way to solve that so you can make delicious, freshly baked pies at home. These shells make wonderful pumpkin pies and the streusel topping is good on just about any fruit filling. Peach is another favorite.
I just poured myself a steamy mug of coffee and am ready to cut a big slice of pie and wish you could join me. It’s a cold, rainy Sunday here and the day is perfect for a nice fire in the fireplace and a homemade piece of pie. I hope you are enjoying the day where you live.
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What a fantastic apple pie. Like you I prefer making my ownd pie crust, but I also keep a pk of pie crust in the freezer; mine is from Pillsbury in same section as the crossants; I have never heard or Marie Callender’s around here.
Rita
Next time I am in the USA i will pick some up..Cute photo:)Looks great..we loved streusel topped pies.
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I just tried a Marie Calendar crust and it was delicious and pretty for pre-made. Your pie is beautiful Cathy. I’ve never tried hazelnuts and think it sounds heavenly. Thanks for a fun new twist on a family favorite.
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I like that you know yours is ready by it being bubbly around the edges Cathy. I know MINE is ready when it’s oozed onto the bottom of the oven and the fire alarm goes off! Your pie is beautiful, gonna make my first of the season next Sunday:@)
The pie looks wonderful, I love how good the house smells when baking pie. I have a pumpkin raisin crock pot cake going now and the entire house smells amazing. Sorry I have not been able to meet up with you at the Beaverton Farmers Market but we work 6 days a week and just have not had the time.
Sometimes shortcuts are worth it and having a bite of this pie would definitely count. I never knew about Marie Callender crusts but will look for them now.
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Huh. I’ve never spotted Marie Calendar pie crusts. To be honest, I haven’t bought commercial pie crusts in AGES. I do like Trader Joe pie crusts, because they have good ingredients. Either way, streusel is one of my favorite toppings for pie. When I return from vacation, I want to bake a pie. My husband loves pie (I don’t like crust much, myself). I have a box of homegrown apples to bake with. Beautiful job, Cathy.
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I don’t use pre-made crust but then I’ve never tried this one. I’ll do some googling to see if it is available up here.
Mmmmm…I’d love to join you. Sounds like the perfect little getaway. Gorgeous pie
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Pie looks great! But is that a real pumpkin in the background??!!
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This is a pie that’s perfedt for the season. I am afriad I have sporadic success with making my own crust so something in the freezer is verh helpful.
That is so good looking. Really making me want to go home and back a pie.
I’ll have to check out Marie’s pie shells.
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My mom could not bake bread at all, but she made the best pie crust on the planet (maybe a little biased), but unfortunately it didn’t get passed on to Bev. Although she can make a decent one, she nearly always uses the frozen crusts, so this dish is right up our alley, plus I love streusel. Wish I’d been there for the steaming cup and a slice. Are the fresh apples coming in yet?
Larry recently posted..Mexican Night In East Tennessee
GREAT looking pie and idea for saving time too…..and I adore your Halloween and Autumn props in the photos! So seasonal!
Karen
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the pictures make me so happy, if that’s not fall in a dish, i don’t know what is. this looks so good, i want to dig in with a big scoop of ice cream!
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’tis a thing of beauty…that pie is!!!!
Gorgeous!
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I don’t mind making my own pie crust but sometimes you just need a dessert in a hurry. I’ve never tried Marie Callenders and will have to see if it’s available here.
Beautiful pie, Cathy! I love the sound of the hazelnuts in the streusel.
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What a really beautiful pie – look the little spider looking on!
Mary x
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Sometimes I just don’t have the time to prepare the crust – Marie Callender’s crusts are great. This pie looks lovely and delicious Cathy! Where did you find the Gravenstein apples?
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Hazelnuts with apple pie would be delicious!
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I have a bag of NC apples just waiting for this pie. Thanks for the tip on Marie Callender’s pie crust. There are times when making one from scratch is too time consuming. I pinned this recipe from Pinterest. You are the best!
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That looks so amazing! DELICIOUS! I so need to make this and soon!
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I really love apple pie. Thanks for sharing this easy recipe- I am going home to make this!
Best pie ever!!! It makes my mouth water just seeing the pictures!
This looks delish. I love that you put hazelnuts on top, my favorite nut and a nice switch from walnuts or pecans. I agree – making your own pie crust is the preference, but the prepared crusts are great, too in a pinch. Especially when the apples and the streusel are the stars.
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Oh my gosh does this look good. I sure miss your wonderful cooking.
Oh my! Sounds so good and seasonal. Hope you’ll bring it to Seasonal Sundays!
-The Tablescaper
I’ve never seen the Marie Callender crusts, but I have used the refrigerated ones. I’m not so good at making pie crust! This apple pie looks so good and I have lots of apples that I need to use! Apple pie is my favorite.
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