Description
This cozy apple pie recipe features a golden flaky crust and a warmly spiced apple filling made from fresh apples. It’s easy enough for beginners and comforting enough for tradition.
Ingredients
6 cups apples (sliced)
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp cornstarch
2 pie crusts
1 egg + 1 tbsp milk
Instructions
Preheat oven to 425°F. Place baking sheet inside.
Peel, core, and slice apples. Toss with sugar, spices, lemon juice, and cornstarch.
Roll out crust and fit into dish. Fill with apple mixture.
Top with second crust or lattice. Trim and crimp.
Brush crust with egg wash.
Bake 15 minutes, then reduce to 375°F for 35–40 minutes.
Cool before slicing.
Notes
Chill dough before baking for flakiness.
Use mixed apples for depth of flavor.
Freeze whole pie unbaked or baked.
- Prep Time: 30min
- Cook Time: 50min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg