Granny Smith Apple Pie

This apple pie uses Granny Smith (green) apples which are lower glycemic index, have a nice tart flavor which is perfect when combined with spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream or just a nice cup of tea and enjoy the fall flavors.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cooking Time 25-30 minutes

Yields 6-8 Servings

Ingredients

• 5 medium size Granny Smith apples (organic, you can leave the peel on for extra fiber)

• 3/4 cup of brown sugar

• 1tsp baking powder

• 1 tbsp flour

• 1/2 juice of whole lemon

• 1tsp freshly graded nutmeg

• 1tsp cinnamon

• 1tsp allspice

• 1tsp cloves

• 2 pie crusts (store bought or homemade)

• 1-2 tbsp butter

Directions

• Preheat the oven to 425F

• Wash and scrub apples

• Roughly cut apples into small cubes and toss with the rest of ingredients. Make sure that each piece is well coated in the mix. If you don't have a specific spice, just add more of what you have on hand (for example, no nutmeg, substitute for more cinnamon).

• Use one pie crust for the bottom of the pie, fill it up with the apple mix

• Use one pie crust for the top, make sure that the edges are sealed well.

• Pierce top pie crust a few times with a fork to allow for steam to come out

• Lightly spread butter on top crust (omit if not using)

• Bake for 25-30 min until the edges are crisp.

• Let the apple pie cool down for 5-10min and then serve with ice cream or with a nice cup of herbal tea.

• Enjoy!