“My mom used to make something she called Crazy Crust Pie but she never wrote it down.”

This Crazy Crust Apple Pie recipe is a unique and straightforward way to make an apple pie. The “crazy crust” is a batter that magically forms a crust around the filling as it bakes, making it a no-fuss dessert.

Ingredients:
For the Crust:

Ingredient Quantity
All-Purpose Flour 1 cup
Baking Powder 1 teaspoon
Salt 1/2 teaspoon
Granulated Sugar 1 tablespoon
Egg 1
Shortening 2/3 cup
Water 3/4 cup
For the Filling:

Ingredient Quantity
Apple Pie Filling 1 can
Lemon Juice 1 tablespoon
Cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon
Instructions:
Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
Prepare the crust batter: In a medium bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, granulated sugar, egg, shortening, and water.
Mix the crust: Using an electric mixer on medium speed, mix the ingredients until they are well combined and a smooth batter forms.
Pour batter into pie pan: Pour the prepared batter into a 9-inch pie pan.
Prepare the apple filling: In a separate bowl, combine the apple pie filling, lemon juice, and cinnamon. Mix gently to combine the ingredients.