This delicious and easy-to-make pie combines the sweetness of fresh strawberries with the tartness of apples for a perfect summer dessert.
Strawberry season is here, and they are a staple in my refrigerator. I love apple pie, and mixing the two ingredients and creating this pie recipe was so much fun.
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This dessert is super easy to make, and the combination of strawberries with sweet and tender apples is perfect anytime, on any occasion.
This is the perfect dessert to bring to your dessert table during the holiday season. It's something a bit different with lots of flavors.
And since the oven does it all for you, this apple strawberry pie will be the most sought-after this summer for all your pot-luck gatherings, BBQs, and pool parties.
Make this strawberry pie a bit more sinful by adding some chantilly and top it off with a sliced strawberry. Yummy!!
Of all the apples on the market, my favorites for baking are Jonagold, Honeycrisp, Pink Lady, Braeburn, and Granny Smith apples.
Rich in flavor and consistency. You want an apple that will not turn into mush or give you so much juice that your pie will be soggy.
Even though I clean all my apples well to remove all wax and dust from the skin, I always peel them.
Making the custard
The custard is my favorite part and is so easy to make. Eggs and heavy cream are essential as they make the custard rich.
Brown sugar and vanilla extract give it that wonderful, sweet flavor.
Use a good quality vanilla extract. My favorite is from Madagascar. Perfectly balanced.
Ingredients needed to make this excellent strawberry apple pie
Pillsbury pastry crust – super easy to use
Large eggs – brought to room temperature
Vanilla extract – so splurge on this as it is amazing how wonderful your pies will taste with a good vanilla
Large apples – Do not use Janagold or Honeycrisp as they will keep the consistency better when baking and are not too liquidy
Strawberries – cleaned, stem and white internal part removed
Heavy cream or whipping cream – the best as it creates the custard. Do not skip it. You will thank me later.
Step-by-step instructions on how to make this recipe to perfection
As you can see by the ingredients needed this strawberry apple pie recipe is super easy to prepare.
Of course, you are welcome to make your dough; however, using an already-made pastry crust can save you some time. I use Pillsbury, but any that are your favorite will do as well.
Roll the pie dough on a floured surface.
Always poke lightly at the pastry dough and bake it for at least 8 minutes. Place a pie ring around it to prevent the outer crust from burning. If you do not have one, use aluminum foil to protect the top crust.
Use strawberries that are not too white at the end tip and not too soft either.
Mix the apple slices with the strawberries before placing them into the pre-baked pastry dough.
Pour the cream mixture over it.
All ovens bake differently. To know if your pie is ready, check that the middle of the custard is done by lightly shaking the pan. If there is no movement, then it is done.
My timing on the recipe card is based on a regular, very old electric oven.
Once out of the oven, place on a trivet or cookie rack and bring to room temperature before enjoying it.
If you have a removable bottom pie dish, you can serve your plate on a beautiful pedestal pie plate. A regular plate will work too.
Storing
Onve the pie is completely cooled off, it can store in the refrigerator for up to three days. Cover it tightly with plastic wrap.
I do not recommend placing it in the freezer as the fruits and custard will not taste the same afterwards.
This looks delectable! Thank you! 😊 Yum!