Description
Warm kitchen scents bloom when Classic Apple Pie emerges from the oven, promising golden-crusted comfort with sweet cinnamon-spiced fruit. Buttery pastry and caramelized apples create a delectable dessert you’ll crave from first delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling:
- 6 cups (1.4 liters) thinly sliced peeled apples
- 3/4 cup (150 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Thickening Agents:
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Crust and Topping:
- 1 double pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
- 1 teaspoon water (for egg wash)
- Additional sugar (for sprinkling)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 425°F, ensuring an ideal baking environment for the classic dessert.
- Transform fresh apples by peeling, coring, and slicing them into uniform pieces. Combine the apple slices with sugar, flour, warming spices, and a splash of lemon juice, gently tossing to create a harmonious filling mixture.
- Carefully unfurl the bottom pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish, pressing gently to conform to the plate’s contours and trimming excess dough from the edges.
- Generously transfer the seasoned apple mixture into the prepared bottom crust, creating an even, mounded landscape of fruit.
- Drape the second pie crust over the filled pie, artfully crimping the edges to create a secure seal. Delicately cut decorative slits across the top crust to allow steam escape.
- Enhance the pie’s appearance by whisking an egg with water and brushing the surface. Sprinkle a light dusting of sugar for added sparkle and crunch.
- Position the pie in the preheated oven, initially baking at 425°F for 15 minutes. Reduce temperature to 375°F and continue baking for 30 minutes, watching for a golden-brown crust and bubbling fruit filling.
- Remove from oven and allow the pie to rest on a wire rack, letting the filling set and flavors meld. Slice and serve with a dollop of vanilla ice cream or fresh whipped cream for the ultimate comfort dessert.
Notes
- Choose crisp, tart apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best flavor and texture in your pie.
- Slice apples uniformly to ensure even cooking and prevent undercooked or mushy sections.
- Sprinkle a bit of cornstarch with flour to help thicken the filling and prevent a watery pie.
- Let the pie rest for at least 30 minutes after baking to allow the filling to set and make slicing easier.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free pie crust mix or almond flour-based crust.
- Prevent crust edges from burning by covering them with aluminum foil during the last 15 minutes of baking.
- Create decorative lattice top crust for a professional bakery-style presentation.
- Add a splash of bourbon or vanilla extract to the apple filling for deeper, more complex flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg