Apple Pie Recipe
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Prep Time
1 hr
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Cook Time
1 hr
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Total Time
2 hrs
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Servings
12
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Calories
372 kcal
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Course
Dessert
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Cuisine
North American
Apple Pie Recipe
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You're in for a treat with this apple pie recipe! I'm sharing my family's unique cooking method and our seven tried-and-true secrets, which have been perfected through generations. Roll up your sleeves and prepare for an apple pie that's a slice above the rest!
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Ingredients
- 4 4 lb apples see notes
- 2 2 tablespoon salted butter
- ½ ½ cup EACH: light brown sugar and granulated sugar
- 1 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ ¼ teaspoon EACH: nutmeg, allspice, and salt
- 1 1 tablespoon EACH: all-purpose flour and cornstarch
- 1-2 1-2 tablespoons lemon juice optional - see notes
- 1 1 double pie crust
- Egg wash + sugar for pie dough
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Instructions
- Peel and core the apples then cut them into ¼ inch thick pieces.
- Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the apple slices, brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and salt. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the apples have softened but still hold their shape, about 12-15 minutes.
- In a small glass, mix the flour and cornstarch with a bit water to create a paste.
- Pour the flour paste into the apples and let them cook until the liquid has thickened, about 1 minute. Taste the filling and if you want it a bit more tart, add the lemon juice. If you want it sweeter, add more sugar. Set the filling aside to cool - you can put it into your fridge to speed up the cooling process.
- Roll out your pie dough on parchment paper so it is 2 inches larger than your pie pan. Transfer the dough to your pie pan and prick a few holes in the bottom with a fork.
- When the filling is cool, pour it into the pie.
- For the top, cut long strips of dough and weave them over the pie, as I've done in the photos. For extra decoration, I like to use cookie cutters to cut apple shapes with the pie dough. Brush the top with egg wash (see notes) and sprinkle with a bit of sugar. Put the pie into your fridge for half an hour - until the dough is firm.
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and place the rack in the lower half of your oven. Place the pie on a baking sheet (to make it easier to handle) and bake for 20 minutes. Lower the oven temperature to 375 degrees Fahrenheit, add a pie shield (see notes), and continue to bake the pie for 30-40 minutes until the pastry is golden and the filling is bubbling. Let the pie cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Filling sweetness: The amount of sugar you need will depend on the type of apple you use and personal preference. Start with the amount in the recipe and add more to taste.
- Lemon juice: If you use tart apples, such as Granny Smith, you likely won't want to add lemon juice. But if you use sweet apples, such as Ambrosia or Honey Crispy, adding a little acidity is nice.
- Peeling apples: Whether you peel your apples or not is a personal choice. I often skip peeling the apples when I make apple pie for my family. The peel adds a chewy texture (which I don't mind) and can darken the filling. But many people don't like apple peels in their pie, so if I make this for guests, I always peel the apples. The choice is yours!
- Pie shield: If you make pies often, a pie shield will become your good friend. It protects the edges from darkening too much and becoming bitter. It's easy to fashion one out of aluminum foil! Also, if the cutouts or any part of the crust is getting too dark, put a little piece of aluminum foil over the dark spot.
- Egg wash: I make my egg wash by whisking a whole egg with a splash of milk. It gives the crust a nice color and a good shine. Also, I can scramble the leftovers, so there's no food waste.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1 slice
Calories
372kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
52g
(17%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
0.4g
Cholesterol
25mg
(8%)
Sodium
265mg
(11%)
Potassium
211mg
(6%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
29g
(58%)
Vitamin A
377IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
26mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 372 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 slice | |
| Calories | 372kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 52g | 17% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 25mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 265mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 211mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 29g | 58% |
| Vitamin A | 377IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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