Apple Pie Baked in the Apple

I saw this on Facebook and had to try it. It was delicious, and so cute. However, this recipe does take some time and patience. It may not be the best choice if you are having lots of company over because it takes some time to scrape the core and apple flesh out of the skin. But, the family LOVED them!

Apple Pie Baked in the Apple

4 Granny Smith apples

1 pie crust

1/4 cup sugar

1 Tbsp brown sugar

Cut off the tops of four apples and discard. Remove the inside of each apple with a spoon very carefully,  without puncturing the peel. Discard the core. Chop remaining apple insides  and mix with sugars and cinnamon in a bowl. Scoop filling into hollow apples.

Roll out pie crust and cut into 1/4-inch strips. Cover the top of the apple in a lattice pattern with pie crust strips. 

Place apples in an 8x8 pan. Add just enough water to cover the bottom of the pan. Cover with foil and bake for 20 - 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 20 minutes or until crust is golden brown and sliced apples are soft.