Description
A classic and comforting apple pie recipe that features a flaky crust filled with a sweet and spiced apple mixture. Perfect for any occasion, this homemade pie is sure to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Filling:
- 2 1/2 pounds apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (cut into small pieces)
Crust:
- 1 package (14 oz) refrigerated pie crusts (2 crusts)
- 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
- 1 tbsp coarse sugar (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Prepare the filling: In a large bowl, toss the sliced apples with granulated sugar, brown sugar, lemon juice, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well coated.
- Assemble the pie: Roll out one pie crust and fit it into a 9-inch pie dish. Fill the crust with the apple mixture and dot with the butter pieces. Top with the second pie crust, either whole with slits or as a lattice. Trim and crimp the edges to seal.
- Finish the pie: Brush the top crust with the beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse sugar if desired. Place the pie on a baking sheet to catch any drips and bake for 45–50 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the filling is bubbling. If the edges brown too quickly, cover them with foil.
- Cool and serve: Let the pie cool for at least 2 hours before slicing to allow the filling to set.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, mix different types of apples.
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
- Pie can be made a day in advance and stored at room temperature.
