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Apple Pie Recipe


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  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Yield: 8 1x

Description

Homemade apple pie delivers classic comfort with layers of buttery crust and spiced fruit filling. Sweet cinnamon notes and flaky pastry transport taste buds to grandma’s kitchen, inviting delightful memories of warm, comforting desserts.


Ingredients

Scale

Main Ingredients:

  • 6 to 7 cups peeled and sliced apples (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or a mix)
  • 1 package (14 ounces / 397 grams) refrigerated pie crusts (or homemade crust for 9-inch double-crust pie)
  • 1 egg (for egg wash)

Sugars and Sweet Components:

  • ¾ cup (150 grams) granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup (50 grams) brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Spices and Thickeners:

  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon butter (cut into small pieces)
  • 1 tablespoon milk

Instructions

  1. Prepare a generous workspace for assembling this classic dessert, ensuring all ingredients and tools are within reach.
  2. Craft the bottom pastry layer by gently unrolling and pressing the dough into a 9-inch pie dish, creating a smooth foundation for the filling.
  3. Transform sliced apples into a decadent mixture by combining them with sweet and aromatic seasonings, tossing until each slice is thoroughly coated with the fragrant blend.
  4. Transfer the spiced apple medley into the prepared crust, distributing butter pieces strategically across the surface to enhance richness and flavor.
  5. Delicately drape the remaining pastry over the apple landscape, trimming excess edges and creating an artful seal by crimping the borders with gentle pinches.
  6. Craft a lustrous golden finish by whisking an egg wash and tenderly brushing it across the pie’s crown, ensuring even coverage.
  7. Position the pie on a rimmed baking sheet to catch potential drips, then slide into a preheated oven set to a high temperature.
  8. Monitor the pie’s transformation, rotating the baking sheet if necessary and shielding the crust’s edges with aluminum foil to prevent excessive browning.
  9. Allow the pie to rest and settle after emerging from the oven, giving the filling time to stabilize and develop a perfect, sliceable consistency.

Notes

  • Choose crisp, tart apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best flavor balance and structural integrity during baking.
  • Create decorative lattice or intricate top crusts for a professional bakery-style presentation that elevates the visual appeal.
  • Prevent soggy bottom crusts by preheating a baking sheet and placing the pie directly on the hot surface to ensure even heat distribution.
  • Reduce sugar content for a healthier version by substituting part of the sugar with stevia or using less refined sweeteners like coconut sugar.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Category: Desserts
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 8
  • Calories: 290
  • Sugar: 16 g
  • Sodium: 200 mg
  • Fat: 12 g
  • Saturated Fat: 5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 40 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 3 g
  • Cholesterol: 30 mg