Description
This classic apple pie recipe has it all—a flaky, buttery crust, tender cinnamon-spiced apples, and a golden, sparkling top. Perfect for holidays, family gatherings, or cozy weekends, it’s the dessert that never goes out of style.
Ingredients
Pie Dough
2 pie crusts (homemade or store-bought)
Apple Filling
3 ½ pounds apples (about 7 medium, mixed Granny Smith + Honeycrisp recommended)
¾ cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
½ teaspoon kosher salt
Finishing Touches
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1 large egg, beaten with 1 tablespoon water (egg wash)
Coarse sugar, for sprinkling
Instructions
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) with a baking sheet inside.
Peel, core, and slice apples. Toss with sugar, flour, lemon juice, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt. Set aside.
Roll out one pie crust into a 12-inch circle and fit into a 9-inch pie dish. Chill while preparing filling.
Pour apple filling into the crust and dot with butter pieces.
Roll out second crust and place over filling. Trim edges, seal, and crimp. Cut slits (or make a lattice) to vent.Brush top with egg wash and sprinkle with coarse sugar.
Place pie on preheated baking sheet. Bake 20 minutes at 425°F, then reduce oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake 40 minutes more, until golden and bubbling.
Cool on a wire rack for at least 2 hours before slicing.
Notes
Best apples: A mix of tart and sweet apples gives balanced flavor.
Prevent soggy crust: Bake on a preheated sheet pan, or blind bake bottom crust first.
Variations: Try a lattice top, crumble topping, or add nutmeg for extra warmth.
Storage: Keeps 3 days at room temperature, 5 days in the fridge, or 3 months frozen.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 489
- Sugar: 31 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 74 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 52 mg
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