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Did you know that making a homemade Fresh Apricot Pie can be really easy? This recipe is my final and our favorite version after a couple of years of trying slightly different variations.
To make this as simple as possible, I use the store-bought pie crust. Do you know the kind that comes rolled up in the box? It works perfectly. Of course, you can always make your own. Please check out my recipe here for Buttery Pie Crust.
How to make a simple & delicious Apricot Pie
The Apricot Pie Filling
First, start by washing the apricots. I have never weighed the apricots before making this pie, but I imagine you will need about 2 pounds. This homemade fruit pie recipe uses between 5 and 6 cups of fresh apricots. I believe you will need a total of about 30 – 36 apricots, depending on the size of course.
Split the apricots in half, remove the seed and place them in a measuring cup. Add the apricot halves to a large bowl. Next, prepare the Apricot Pie Filling. To the apricots, add the sugar, flour, lemon juice, nutmeg, and vanilla. Mix well.
The next thing you need to do is prepare the pie crust. Place the first shell in a 9-inch pie dish. Take the second piece of dough and place it on cutting board. Using a sharp knife, cut the dough into strips.
The Lattice Topping
Now, you need to place the apricot mixture into the pie shell.
Finally, it is time to do the latticework. Put one of the strips down the center of the pie, then take another strip and place it across the center going in the opposite direction. Keep adding strips of the pie shell, weaving as needed to create the lattice pattern.
Crimp together the bottom shell with the strips of dough. Sprinkle lightly with about a teaspoon or so of sugar. (If you prefer, you can make a 2 crust pie. Place second crust over the apricots and remember to cut a few steam holes in the top.)
Now it is time to bake the Fresh Apricot Pie! Bake the pie in a 400-degree oven for about 45 minutes until golden brown.
Yummy Homemade Fruit Pie
Let cool and enjoy your homemade fruit pie! Delicious.
Fresh Apricot Pie
Ingredients
- 5 – 6 cups Fresh Apricots
- 1 cup Sugar
- 1/3 cup All-purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon Lemon Juice
- 1/8 teaspoon Nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon Vanilla
- 1 teaspoon Sugar to sprinkle on pie before baking
Instructions
- Wash and let dry about 2 pounds of apricots.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- Split the fresh apricots in half and measure out about 5 to 6 cups. Put the apricot halves in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the sugar, flour, lemon juice, nutmeg and vanilla to the apricot halves. Mix well. Set aside.
- Place one pie shell in a 9" baking dish. On a cutting board, slice the other pie shell into strips.
- Pour the fresh apricot pie filling into the baking dish.
- For the lattice, place one of the strips down the center of the pie, then take another strip and place it across the center going in the opposite direction. Keep adding strips of the pie shell, weaving as needed to create the lattice pattern. (If you prefer, you can make a 2 crust pie. Place second crust over the apricots and remember to cut a few steam holes in the top.)
- Crimp together the bottom shell with the strips of dough. Sprinkle lightly with about a teaspoon or so of sugar.
- Bake the Fresh Apricot Pie for about 45 minutes until golden brown. Cool and enjoy!
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