7 Different Ways to Make Apple Pie ...

1. Creamy Apple Pie...

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Cream, apples, and granola...what's not to love about this soft, fluffy version of apple pie! To make the apple pie cream you first mix together mascarpone cheese, sugar, and amaretto and then after using a hand mixer on some whipping cream you pour the mascarpone mixture into the whipping cream. This apple pie actually gets chilled before serving so allow enough time to make and refrigerate before your guests arrive. Check out Better Homes and Gardensfor the complete recipe.

2. Chedder Crust Apple Pie...

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Who would have ever thought you might hear the words chedder cheese when making an apple pie! But according toMartha Stewart, "it adds a savory tang..." and that is something to impress your grandmotherwith when she taste the spin you have put on her classic apple pie recipe! Continue to Martha's site to learn how to make apple pie and her chedder cheese pie crust!

3. Apple Pie Pockets...

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Learning how to make apple pie pockets and a box to take them on the go...what a dessertdream come true! The little crusts are made from using a 5 inch cookie cutter to cut out cirlces in the dough and then folding them over the apples and using a fork to press and seal the edges. Continue to Twig and Thistleto see the complete recipe and the pie box template!

4. Mile High Apple Pie...

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At first I wasn't sure why this apple pie had the name "Mile High" until I realized that the recipe calls for 5 1/2 pounds of apples that are piled high on top of each other making for one, "Mile High" apple pie! I bet kids would love making this together with mom or grandmom in the kitchen, it just looks like a fun pie to make! Continue to Martha Stewartto check out how you can make this** mile high apple pie**!
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5. Caramel Apple Pie...

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Does this not look like an interesting way to make apple pie, check out that braided crust and that caramel topping! Before bakingthe pie you mix together brown sugar, flour, oats, and butter and sprinkle this over the apples right before it's put into the oven. When this tasty apple pie is done baking you sprinkle it again with pecans and caramel sauce to top it off! See the complete recipe onBHG.

6. Apple Pie Cake...

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A pie and a cakeall in one, what could be better than this! For this wonderful looking treat you'll only need six ingredients for the recipe; 5 pounds of apples, 2 cups of flour, 1 cup packed light-brown sugar, 2 teaspoons of cinnamon, 2 sticks of unsalted butter, and 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice. Sounds pretty easy, right? Find out how to mix and bake these simple apple-pie cake ingredients on Martha Stewart!

7. Sour Cream Apple Pie...

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What I love about how to make this** apple pie** recipe is the sour cream filling that is baked right in with the apples and the gingerbread crust that tops it off, what a perfect combination for a holidaydessert! For those worrying about their weight, this recipe calls for nonfat sour cream and is only 228 calories. Check out BHGfor the complete information.

Whether you are intrigued by one of these interesting spins on how to make apple pie or you just want to stick to your traditional recipe, the happiness is in the baking. When moms show their kids how to bake their first batch of cookies, or grandma finally passes down the secret family apple pie recipe, cooking and baking is about love and family. We may bake something different than the way our mother-in-law makes it, but if you are making something homemade for her son, I'm sure she will enjoy it too! Don't be afraid to try something new, who knows everyone might ask you what your recipe secrets are!