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Apple Pie Recipe A delicious slice of apple pie with a golden flaky crust, served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top, melting into the warm pie, ready to be enjoyed.

Apple Pie Recipe

A classic Apple Pie Recipe with a perfect balance of sweet and tart apples under a buttery, flaky crust.
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Prep Time 3 hours
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 batch Homemade Pie Crust makes 2 crusts, 1 for the bottom and 1 for the top
  • 10 cups 1250g apple slices (about 8 large peeled and cored apples)
  • ½ cup 100g granulated sugar (or packed brown sugar)
  • ¼ cup 31g all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
  • 1 Tablespoon 15ml lemon juice
  • 1 and ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground allspice
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 large egg for egg wash
  • 1 Tablespoon 15ml milk (for egg wash)
  • Optional: Coarse sugar for sprinkling on crust

Method
 

  1. Prepare your pie crust by following either homemade pie crust recipe through step 5. The dough must be refrigerated for at least 2 hours before use.
  2. Roll out one disc of the chilled dough on a floured surface, turning the dough a quarter turn after every few rolls until you reach a 12-inch circle. Place it into a 9-inch pie dish, ensuring it’s smooth and fits snugly. Refrigerate the pie shell while preparing the
    Hands using a rolling pin to flatten pie dough on a marble surface, dusted with flour, preparing the dough for the perfect pie crust.
  3. For the filling, mix the apple slices, sugar, flour, lemon juice, cinnamon, allspice, and nutmeg in a large bowl until fully combined.
    Apple pie filling made of soft, cinnamon-spiced apples, neatly arranged in a pie crust, awaiting the final topping for an oven bake
  4. Optional: Pre-cook the filling by transferring it to a large skillet or Dutch oven. Cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring gently until the apples soften slightly. Remove from heat and allow to cool. This step enhances flavor and helps create a juicier filling.
  5. Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C).
  6. Spoon the filling into the pie crust, piling the apples high and tightly together.
    Pre-cooked apple pie filling arranged in a pie crust, with cinnamon-spiced apples stacked neatly, ready to be topped with another layer of dough for baking.
  7. Roll out the second disc of chilled dough into a 12-inch circle. Slice it into 1-inch-wide strips. Weave the strips over the filled pie, creating a lattice design. Trim any excess dough, fold the edges towards the center, and crimp to seal.
  8. Brush the top of the lattice crust with the egg wash (egg beaten with milk) and sprinkle with coarse sugar, if desired. Refrigerate the pie for 20-30 minutes to set the lattice.
  9. Bake the pie on the middle rack for 25 minutes. Place a baking sheet on the lower rack to catch any drips. After 25 minutes, reduce the oven temperature to 375°F (190°C), and continue baking for 35-45 minutes, or until golden brown and the filling bubbles through the lattice.
    A freshly baked apple pie with a golden-brown lattice crust, partially wrapped in foil to prevent the edges from burning, showcasing a protective method for perfect pie crusts
  10. Remove the pie from the oven, place on a cooling rack, and let cool for at least 3 hours before slicing. Cutting the pie while warm will result in a runny filling.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 2gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 3gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

This is a beloved homemade apple pie that's perfect for any season. The optional pre-cooking step really intensifies the apple flavor and gives you a rich filling that's both juicy and perfectly textured.

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