Momma’s Rustic Apple Pie

My momma’s rustic apple pie recipe is made with a softer, cake-like crust and a shredded apple cinnamon filling!

Growing up, we never ate apple pie. We never ate any pie, actually. My mom was a cake person so would make us this rustic apple cake, which was actually like a cross between cake and pie. It’s phenomenal and she makes it like 10x every fall/winter. 

If you’re here for all things apple, I have a ton of apple recipes! Some of my favorites are apple cider cupcakes, apple cider donuts, dutch apple pie, puff pastry apple pie and blueberry apple crisp!

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Quick tip, the juice from the apples gets strained so that we don’t get the dough soggy. You can either drink that juice (it’s pretty sweet for apple juice) OR you can use it to make ice cream. Get the recipe below!

How to make this rustic apple pie

There’s two main parts to this, just like most pies; the crust and the filling. Personally, I think this apple pie is easier to make than traditional apple pie. The filling is a little more work but you don’t have to precook it and there’s no pressure on making the crust pretty.

Soft cake-like pie crust

The crust is a little easier to make than traditional pie crust, there’s no chilling time required and no need to stress about making it look pretty because it’s quite literally impossible, LOL. I use a stand mixer with a paddle attachment to combine all the ingredients, just until it comes together. 

Shredded Apple Pie Filling 

The filling is fairly simple to make, as well but the smaller you slice the apples, the more juice gets released. If there’s too much juice, it’ll all soak into the crust. To prevent this, combine the apples with the sugar and let it marinate together for a few minutes, this will bring out the juice more. Then strain the apple mixture to get rid of some of the juice. I got about a cup of juice released but this depends on the type of apples you’re using and how ripe they are.

What kind of apples to use

I like to use something like gala, honeycrisp or fuji apples but you can really use whatever kind of apples you like. Just make sure to strain the apples well to make sure they’re not too wet. Also keep in mind, if you’re using something like granny smith apples, they’re less sweet and will be a little more tart. If you’re using something like golden apples, they’re super soft so they will require more straining and will make a more filling. 

How to store this apple pie cake  

To keep the apple cake more fresh, store it in an airtight container. I leave it on the counter, at room temperature for one day and then store it in the refrigerator for up to 10 days. The cake can be served cold, brought back to room temperature or warm it up in the microwave for a few seconds. 

Thanks so much for reading today’s post, if you have any questions just comment down below, i’m happy to answer! If you make this rustic apple pie I would love to see it so make sure to tag me @baranbakery on instagram. As always, have a blessed day and happy baking!

Love, B