Impossible French Apple Pie

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Servings: 8 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A self-baking apple dessert with a crumbly streusel topping and tender custard-like base.
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This “Impossible” pie earns its name by baking the crust, filling, and topping all at once, eliminating the need for a separate pastry dough. Tart apples are layered with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, then covered in a smooth, custard-like batter made from eggs, milk, and sugar. As it bakes, the batter rises to form a soft, cake-like base while the apples soften into a jammy center. Finished with a buttery, crunchy streusel topping, this dessert offers the best of both worlds: the comforting fruitiness of a traditional apple pie and the tender richness of a cake. It is perfect for cozy autumn evenings, holiday gatherings, or whenever you crave a slice of homemade warmth without the hassle of rolling out dough.

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Impossible French Apple Pie

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 8 Calories: 545.3

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This "Impossible" pie earns its name by baking the crust, filling, and topping all at once, eliminating the need for a separate pastry dough. Tart apples are layered with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, then covered in a smooth, custard-like batter made from eggs, milk, and sugar. As it bakes, the batter rises to form a soft, cake-like base while the apples soften into a jammy center. Finished with a buttery, crunchy streusel topping, this dessert offers the best of both worlds: the comforting fruitiness of a traditional apple pie and the tender richness of a cake. It is perfect for cozy autumn evenings, holiday gatherings, or whenever you crave a slice of homemade warmth without the hassle of rolling out dough.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 325F (165C).
  2. Grease a 10-inch pie plate or deep-dish pie pan.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, cinnamon, and nutmeg; toss to coat evenly.
  4. Spread the spiced apples evenly into the bottom of the prepared pie plate.
  5. In a separate bowl or blender, combine the eggs, milk, sugar, softened butter, and 1/2 cup of Bisquick or baking mix.
  6. Beat the mixture until smooth, about 1 minute with a hand beater or 15 seconds in a blender.
  7. Pour the liquid batter evenly over the apples in the pie plate.
  8. In a small bowl, combine 1 cup Bisquick or baking mix, 1/2 cup chopped nuts, 1/3 cup packed brown sugar, and 3 tablespoons firm margarine or butter.
  9. Mix the streusel ingredients until crumbly.
  10. Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the batter and apples.
  11. Bake for 55 to 65 minutes, or until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.
  12. Allow the pie to cool completely in the pan before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 545.3kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9.2g15%
Saturated Fat 2.8g14%
Cholesterol 94.2mg32%
Sodium 4330.3mg181%
Total Carbohydrate 122.5g41%
Dietary Fiber 9.5g38%
Sugars 98.6g
Protein 6.0g12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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