Classic Apple Pie
This homemade apple pie is simple, spiced, and made with a buttery crust and tender apples. A timeless dessert that’s perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: ~1 hour 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 perfect pie crust recipe (double crust, divided)
1/4 cup butter
8 cups thinly sliced apples (peeled and cored)
2/3 cup lightly packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1 teaspoon water
Coarse sugar (optional, for topping)
Instructions
Prep:
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Set aside a 9-inch pie plate.
Make Filling:
In a large pot over medium-low heat, melt butter.
Add apples, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, lemon juice, and salt. Stir and cook for 8–10 minutes, until apples are slightly softened. Remove from heat and cool.
Prepare Crust:
Divide pie dough in half. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the first half to 1/8-inch thickness and transfer to pie plate.
Fill Pie:
Pour cooled apple mixture into prepared crust.
Top Pie:
Roll out second half of dough and place on top.
Alternatively, cut into strips and braid or lattice.
Trim excess and crimp edges to seal.
Cut vents if using full top crust.
Egg Wash & Bake:
Whisk egg and water to make egg wash. Brush over top crust.
Sprinkle with coarse sugar if desired.
Bake at 425°F for 15 minutes, then reduce to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 40 more minutes, or until golden and bubbly.
Tent with foil if crust browns too quickly.
Cool & Serve:
Let cool before slicing. Serve plain or with vanilla ice cream.
Notes
Use a mix of tart and sweet apples (like Granny Smith + Honeycrisp) for best flavor.
Store pie covered at room temperature for 1–2 days or refrigerate up to 4 days.
Great make-ahead dessert—flavors deepen overnight!
Find it online: https://allrecipesmade.com/classic-apple-pie/
