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Crust
1
Preheat the oven to 375℉.
2
Combine 1½ cups flour, 2 teaspoons sugar, and 1 teaspoon salt in an ungreased 9-inch pie pan.
3
Stir in the vegetable oil and milk.
4
Press into the pie pan.
Filling
1
Combine ⅔ cup sugar, ¼ cup flour, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, and ½ teaspoon nutmeg in a large bowl.
2
Stir in the sour cream until blended.
3
Fold in the diced apples.
4
Place on top of the crust evenly.
Topping
1
Stir together Corn Flakes, ⅓ cup flour, brown sugar, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon nutmeg, and melted butter. Mix well.
2
Sprinkle on top of the apple filling.
3
Bake the pie at 375℉ for 35-40 minutes or until the apples are tender.
4
Cool completely on a wire rack before serving.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Toast Your Corn Flakes First 🥣Lightly toast the corn flakes in a dry skillet for 2-3 minutes before mixing with brown sugar and butter to intensify their flavor and prevent sogginess in the crumbly topping.
- Macerate Your Apples 🍎Toss sliced apples with cinnamon, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt 15-20 minutes before assembling to draw out excess moisture and deepen the spice flavor penetration throughout the filling.
- Chill Your Oil Crust Dough 🧊Refrigerate your vegetable oil-based dough for at least 30 minutes before rolling to make it easier to handle and ensure a flakier, more tender crust texture.
- Layer Your Flavors Strategically 🌀Reserve half your spices to sprinkle between the apple layers in addition to the topping—this creates complex flavor development and prevents spice concentration in one layer.
- Sour Cream Enhances Moisture 🥄Mix sour cream into your milk for the crust liquid to add tenderness and subtle tang that balances the sweetness of brown sugar and complements the apple filling beautifully.
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