Classic Apple Pie
A heartwarming apple pie with a flaky crust and spiced apple filling, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 70 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 pounds apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and sliced
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 package (14.1 ounces) double-crust pie pastry
- 1 egg (for egg wash, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Mix the sliced apples, sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice in a large bowl. Mix well and let it sit to meld.
- Roll out one of the pie crusts and fit it into a 9-inch pie pan.
- Pour the apple mixture into the prepared pie crust, dot with butter, and cover with the second pie crust.
- Cut slits in the top crust for steam vents, and brush with beaten egg if desired.
- Bake for 15 minutes at 425°F, then reduce the temperature to 350°F (175°C) and continue baking for 35 to 45 minutes.
- Cool for at least 30 minutes before slicing.
Notes
For a crispier crust, blind-bake the bottom crust before adding the filling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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