{"id":1646548,"date":"2021-05-19T08:22:50","date_gmt":"2021-05-19T13:22:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/?p=1646548"},"modified":"2024-06-14T05:28:44","modified_gmt":"2024-06-14T10:28:44","slug":"how-to-make-paper-bag-apple-pie","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/how-to-make-paper-bag-apple-pie\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make Paper Bag Apple Pie\u2014and Why You Should"},"content":{"rendered":"Baking a perfect fruit pie is a delicate balancing act. Leave the pie in the oven too long and you run the risk of burning your crust. But take it out too soon and your fruit filling will not have thickened up, leaving you with a watery mess.\r\n\r\nEnter paper bag apple pie.\r\n\r\nWhile there are plenty of secrets for making pies<\/a>, like using a pie shield to protect your crust from over-browning and precooking your filling, the paper bag trick is an all-in-one pie hack. It yields a golden, flaky pie crust loaded with tender filling.\r\n

Who Invented Paper Bag Apple Pie?<\/h2>\r\nThis technique has been around for generations. It first appeared in an old Amish cookbook called The ABCs of Paper Bag Cookery.<\/em> The method was later made famous by The Elegant Farmer<\/a>, a farm kitchen in Mukwonago, Wisconsin. Don't worry if you're not local, though. You can order the original pie baked in a paper bag for delivery through Goldbelly<\/a>.\r\n

Why Baking a Pie in a Paper Bag Works<\/h2>\r\n\"Apple\r\n\r\nOK, let's talk science. What does baking a pie in a paper bag even do? The paper bag functions as both a steamer and a shield for the pie. It locks in moisture, which helps to make the apples tender but not mushy. At the same time, the bag provides a protective barrier from the oven's direct heat, ensuring the pie crust bakes evenly without over-browning.\r\n\r\nThe best part about this trick? The big reveal! Since you can't see the pie through the bag while it's in the oven, there's an element of surprise when you tear open the bag after the pie is done. In it goes blonde and unbaked, and it comes out golden and bubbling with apple goodness.\r\n

What Type of Bag to Use When Making Pie<\/h2>\r\nUse a plain, kraft paper bag that's free of inks or dyes. As we researched this method, we learned that paper bags printed with ink run the risk of releasing unpleasant odors and\/or toxins<\/a> when exposed to high heat.\r\n\r\nYou can also create your own \"bag\" out of several large pieces of parchment paper. Just be sure to secure your pieces together with plenty of folds and staples. The purpose of the bag is to lock in all that precious steam!\r\n

How to Make Paper Bag Apple Pie<\/h2>\r\n

This recipe makes one 9-inch pie.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Ingredients<\/h3>\r\n\"Apple\r\n