Mom's Sour Cream Apple Pie

This is my favorite apple pie recipe. I got it from my mom, who perfected the recipe she got from a neighbor. The pie is delicious, and the sour cream give it such a nice texture and flavor. I'm getting hungry just thinking about this delicious dessert.

I also have great memories of family gatherings to make just this pie. Eating it brings me back to my childhood and love that went into those pies.

I remember being very small and being in the kitchen with my mom, her mom, and my aunts (Mom's sisters) while they were making these pies. It was a warm and happy places to be. It was a time of bonding and sharing. It was also a time to prepare for the holidays, as the pies were made to serve at Thanksgiving or Christmas.

I miss those times of mass baking and gossip. I remember wanting to taste the apples and eat the pies right out of the oven, and, of course, being told that they were too hot to eat right away. Still, I always got a warm slice when the pie was cool enough.

Making these pies were a labor of love. My mom received the recipe from a friend and Mom perfected it. She shared it with her mother and sisters, and now shares it with me and my sisters today. I love it when desserts become generational!

This recipe does not include on for the crust, but rather use your own recipe for that or one from the store. This just concentrates on the filling and topping of the pie. Combine your favorite crust with this pie and make your own delicious variation!

This is what the pie looks like before it goes into the oven. Cutting up the apples to a chore, but it is well worth it. I recommend Granny Smith apples for this pie. They hold up extremely well to baking.

I will admit, a homemade pie crust is delicious! Make this pie even better by making your own crust. This video tutorial will show you how to do it.