Apple Pie Recipe
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Apple Pie Recipe
Description
Apple Pie Recipe combines peeled, cored, and thinly sliced apples tossed with lemon juice, sugar, flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg. The mixture is placed into a flaky double-crust pastry with dotting of butter atop the filling before covering with the top crust. Venting slits allow steam to escape during baking at 425°F. This traditional preparation results in a pie with a balanced texture—soft apple filling with a tender, golden crust. The coating of egg wash on the crust promotes a crisp, glossy finish that enhances appearance and texture.
The aroma from spices complements the natural sweetness and acidity of the apples, producing a classic fruit pie well-suited for dessert or teatime. The pie can be served warm or cooled, and slices hold shape well due to the flour in the filling.
Using a mix of tart and sweet apples ensures complexity of flavor and proper texture. Peeling the apples avoids bitter flavors and helps the filling cook evenly. A lattice or decorative top crust can be employed for aesthetic variety and steam release. If crust edges brown too quickly, loosely covering with foil during baking can prevent burning. For easy slicing and neater servings, refrigerate the pie before cutting.
Ingredients
- 3 pounds apple peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 cup granulated sugar (200g)
- ½ cup all-purpose flour (60g)
- 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 (9-inch) pie dough double-crust
- 2 tablespoons butter diced, unsalted
- 1 large egg lightly beaten
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- In a large mixing bowl, toss the apple slices with the lemon juice. Add the sugar, flour, and spices. Stir until the apples are well coated.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll one disc of pie dough into a 12-inch to 14-inch circle. Line a 9-inch pie pan with the dough, letting the excess hang over the edge. Pour the apple filling into the crust and pat it into an even layer, mounding it slightly in the center. Dot with butter.
- Roll the second pie dough into roughly an 11-inch circle (about ⅛-inch thick). Place on top of the filling for a solid top, or cut the dough and arrange in the desired pattern. Trim the excess pie dough to about an inch from the edge of the pie plate, tuck the excess under and crimp the edges as desired. Cut slits in the top of the pie to create steam vents if covered with a solid top crust. Place on a rimmed baking sheet. Brush the crust with the beaten egg and sprinkle with additional sugar, if desired.
- Bake for 20 minutes. Reduce the heat to 375°F and continue baking until the crust is a deep golden brown and the filling is bubbly, about 50 minutes to 1 hour. (If the crust browns too quickly at any point, loosely cover the whole pie or the edges with foil.) Let cool completely on a wire rack, about 4 hours.
Notes
- Choose a mix of tart and sweet apples, like Granny Smith and Honeycrisp, for balanced flavor and texture.
- Peel apples to avoid bitterness and waxy coating that affect taste and texture.
- Experiment with the top crust—solid with slits, lattice, or decorative cutouts—to control moisture and presentation.
- Sprinkle sugar on the crust before baking to add texture and subtle sweetness.
- If crust browns too fast, cover edges or entire pie loosely with foil during baking.
- Refrigerate the pie before slicing to achieve cleaner cuts; slices can be warmed afterward if desired.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 443 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 443kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 76g | 25% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 31mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 185mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 247mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 43g | 86% |
| Vitamin A | 215IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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