Apple Chess Pie Recipe
Classic Chess Pie with an apple twist. Who doesn't love apple? This is North meets South. Apple pie is a Northern favorite while Chess Pie is King of the South.
Servings 8 slices
Calories 434kcal
Cost $5.75
Utensils & Equipment
- 1 large bowl
- 1 9-inch pie plate
- 1 wire cooling rack
- 1 wire whisk
- 1 spatula or spoon
- 1 measuring cup
- 1 set of measuring spoons
Ingredients List
- 1 refrigerated pie crust
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup butter melted then cooled
- 1/4 cup cornmeal
- 4 eggs large
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 3 Tbsp apple juice (100% juice)
- 1 Tbsp vanilla extract
- 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
Instructions
Bake The Crust
- You'll need to prebake or "blind bake" the crust. The directions should be on the package. In general you'll want to bake the crust at 400-425℉ for 10 minutes then allow it to cool completely.
- Be sure to use a fork to prick holes in the bottom and sides of the crust. If you notice any bubbles while baking, gently press them down with a spoon..
- Crust should cool to room temperature before filling.
Reduce Oven Temperature
- Lower the oven temperature to 350℉ while preparing the filling.
Prepare The Filling
- In large bowl whisk together the eggs until slightly blended.
- To the eggs add the sugar, butter, milk, cornmeal, flour, vanilla extract, apple juice, and nutmeg. Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Fill The Crust
- Pour the mixture into the cooled crust.
Bake To Perfection
- Bake on middle rack at 350℉ for 40-45 minutes or until the center of the pie is no longer jiggly.
- Pie is done when the crust is golden brown AND the center is fully set.
- If the edge of the crust is getting too brown, wrap strips of aluminum foil around the edge.
Cool Down
- Allow to sit on wire cooling rack until completely cool.
