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Classic Apple Pie
Sink your teeth into this classic apple pie, a sublime fusion of tender, flaky crust and lusciously spiced apple filling. With a blend of sweet and tart apples enveloped in cinnamon and sugar, every bite is an experience to savor. Whether you're an apple pie aficionado or a baking beginner, this recipe offers a foolproof route to a dessert that's not just homemade, but heart-made.
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 553 kcal
Course:
Dessert , Baked Goods
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Pastry
- 1 pie crust whole recipe for top and bottom crust
Filling
- 8 medium apples peeled, cored and sliced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
- ½ cup brown sugar packed
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon ground
- 1 egg beaten, for egg wash
Instructions
- Make the pie crust according to this pie crust recipe. You can also use store bought pie crust.
- While pie crust is resting in the fridge, toss the sliced apples with the lemon juice, brown sugar, cinnamon and flour. Set aside.
- Remove the dough from the refrigerator, and let it sit at room temperature for up to 10 minutes. This is required to soften the dough a bit, so that you can roll it out.
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Roll out each disc using a rolling pin. If your dough is sticking to the surface or to the rolling pin add a bit more flour as necessary. Roll it until it's about ⅛ of an inch in thickness. Place the pie dough lightly into a pie plate. I usually roll it on the rolling pin and unroll it over the pie plate. (see video) Crimp the edge and cut off excess dough.
- Add the apple mixture to the bottom crust
- Roll out the second disc. Gently place on top of the filling and make vents using a sharp knife, or cut into long strips to make a lattice. Trim the excess dough, if needed. Brush generously with beaten egg.
- Bake for about an hour or until the crust is golden and starts to brown and juices are bubbling.
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Notes
- Crust Choices: Both homemade and store-bought pie crusts work beautifully for this recipe. If using store-bought, opt for a high-quality, all-butter variety for best results.
- Apple Varieties: Feel free to mix and match apple types for a more complex flavor. A combination of tart and sweet apples like Granny Smith and Honeycrisp is highly recommended.
- Adjustable Sweetness: If you prefer a less sweet pie, you can reduce the brown sugar to ⅓ cup without sacrificing flavor.
- Blind Baking Option: For those who are keen on avoiding a soggy bottom, consider blind baking the bottom crust for 10 minutes before adding the filling.
- Freezing Instructions: This pie can be frozen for up to 3 months. To bake from frozen, simply add an extra 10-15 minutes to the original baking time.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
553kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
84g
(28%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Cholesterol
61mg
(20%)
Sodium
302mg
(13%)
Potassium
359mg
(10%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
43g
(86%)
Vitamin A
855IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
12.5mg
(14%)
Calcium
44mg
(4%)
Iron
2.4mg
(13%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 553
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 553kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 84g | 28% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 61mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 302mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 359mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 43g | 86% |
| Vitamin A | 855IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 12.5mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2.4mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.