Description
A classic American apple pie with a homemade crust, perfect for any holiday gathering or as a comforting fall dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 recipe for homemade pie crust (for double crust)
- 6 cups thinly sliced peeled apples (about 6 medium apples, a mix of varieties like Granny Smith and Honeycrisp is good)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (for sprinkling on top)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disk of pie dough into a 12-inch circle. Carefully transfer it to a 9-inch pie plate. Trim any excess dough, leaving about a 1/2-inch overhang.
- In a large bowl, toss the sliced apples with 3/4 cup sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice until evenly coated.
- Pour the apple mixture into the pie crust. Dot the top with the small pieces of butter.
- Roll out the second disk of pie dough into an 11-inch circle. Place it over the apple filling. Trim the edges, leaving about a 1/2-inch overhang. Crimp the top and bottom crusts together to seal. Cut several vents in the top crust to allow steam to escape.
- Brush the top crust with the beaten egg wash and sprinkle with the remaining 1 tablespoon of sugar.
- Bake for 15 minutes at 425°F (220°C).
- Reduce the oven temperature to 375°F (190°C) and continue to bake 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, you can loosely tent it with foil.
- Let the pie cool on a wire rack for at least 2-3 hours before slicing and serving. This allows the filling to set.
Notes
- Using a mix of apple varieties will give your pie a more complex flavor and texture.
- Ensure your apples are sliced thinly and uniformly for even cooking.
- 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: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg