Description
Learn to make a classic American apple pie, a perfect dessert for any holiday gathering. This recipe guides you through creating a delicious homemade pie with a flaky crust and a sweet, spiced apple filling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups sliced apples (about 8-10 medium apples, a mix of varieties like Granny Smith and Honeycrisp recommended)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 1 recipe for double pie crust (for a 9-inch pie)
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a large bowl, toss the sliced apples with lemon juice.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and salt.
- Pour the sugar mixture over the apples and toss to coat evenly.
- Pour the apple filling into the bottom pie crust. Dot the top of the filling with the small pieces of butter.
- Place the top pie crust over the filling. Crimp the edges of the top and bottom crusts together to seal. Cut vents in the top crust.
- Brush the top crust with the beaten egg wash and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of sugar.
- Bake for 15 minutes at 425°F (220°C).
- Reduce the oven temperature to 375°F (190°C) and continue baking for another 35-45 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
- If the crust starts to brown too quickly, loosely tent the pie with aluminum foil.
- Let the pie cool completely on a wire rack for at least 2-3 hours before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Using a mix of apple varieties provides a more complex flavor.
- Ensure apples are evenly coated with the sugar and spice mixture.
- Allowing the pie to cool completely is crucial for the filling to set properly.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg