What is a paper bag apple pie?

An apple pie baked in a sealed paper bag provides a perfect atmosphere, resulting in a juicy, golden brown pie. The paper bag also catches any overflow from the pie while it's baking.

How do you make a paper bag apple pie?

Make or purchase an unbaked apple pie, place it in a brown paper bag on a cookie sheet, seal the bag, and bake it in the oven until golden brown.

Can you bake a pie in a paper bag?

Yes, bake a pie in a sealed paper bag at 400°F until golden brown. The steam from the sealed bag browns the crust, keeping the pie nice and juicy.

Paper Bag French Apple Pie, Baked In The Oven • Louisiana Woman Blog

Name: Paper Bag French Apple Pie, Baked In The Oven
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 4 large apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced (about 5 cups); 2 tablespoons lemon juice, fresh or bottled; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg; 1/2 cup white granulated sugar; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 - 9-inch prepared, deep dish, unbaked pie crust; 1 large paper bag; 1/4 cup white, granulated sugar; 1/4 cup light brown sugar; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1 stick salted butter, softened at room temperature

A cut piece of apple pie on a white plate with a scoop of ice cream.

Paper Bag French Apple Pie, Baked In The Oven

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This Paper Bag French Apple Pie's sweet, crunchy topping is evenly browned, and the filling is tender and juicy, thanks to the sealed bag in the oven. There's less mess, too!

Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Yield: 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

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Apple Filling

4 large apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced (about 5 cups)
2 tablespoons lemon juice, fresh or bottled
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 cup white granulated sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 - 9-inch prepared, deep dish, unbaked pie crust
1 large paper bag

Crunchy Topping

1/4 cup white, granulated sugar
1/4 cup light brown sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 stick salted butter, softened at room temperature

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Instructions

Filling

Preheat the oven to 400°F.
Pour lemon juice into a medium bowl, then add the apple slices, gently tossing to coat each slice.
Combine flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and sugar in a small bowl and gently stir them into the apple slices to coat them.
Pour filling into the prepared unbaked pie crust, spreading apples evenly.

Topping

Put sugars, flour, and butter into a small bowl and stir with a fork.
Drop the topping evenly with rounded teaspoonfuls on top of the pie filling.
Place the pie in a large paper bag, fold it to close, and paper clip or staple it shut.
Bake in the oven for 50 - 60 minutes or until golden brown.

Equipment

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Notes

Make sure the pie doesn't touch the sides of the paper bag so it doesn't unevenly brown.
The bag will not burn at 400°F or below in an oven but will give off an aroma like burning wood.
Check the pie after 50 minutes of baking. If it is evenly browned, remove it or bake it for another 10 minutes; the paper bag must be tightly closed.

Author: Louisiana Woman
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Category: Sweets
Method: Bake
Cuisine: French

Find it online: https://louisianawomanblog.com/2024/08/30/paper-bag-french-apple-pie-baked-in-the-oven/

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