Description
Homemade Apple Pie brings warm memories of grandma’s kitchen, filling your home with sweet cinnamon comfort. Buttery crust and tender apples create a classic dessert that connects generations with pure deliciousness.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 7 large Granny Smith apples
- 2 9″ pie crusts
Sweeteners:
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup light brown sugar
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons sanding sugar
Instructions
- Remove your pie crusts from the refrigerator and let them sit at room temperature for 10 minutes to become pliable.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F and position the rack directly in the center for even baking.
- Peel 7 large Granny Smith apples and slice them precisely into half-inch thick wedges.
- Combine ½ cup granulated sugar, ½ cup brown sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg in a large mixing bowl.
- Toss your apple slices with the sugar mixture and 1 tablespoon lemon juice until every slice is thoroughly coated.
- Roll out the first pie crust to a 12-inch diameter and about ⅛-inch thickness, then gently drape it into a 9-inch deep dish pie plate.
- Pour the seasoned apple mixture into the bottom crust, making sure to leave behind any excess liquid.
- Roll out the second pie crust and carefully place it over the apple filling.
- Trim the excess dough around the edges, then pinch and fold the edges under to create a neat seal.
- Cut 4-5 small slits across the top crust to allow steam to escape during baking.
- Brush the entire top crust with 1 beaten egg and sprinkle 2 tablespoons of sanding sugar evenly.
- Cover the pie edges with aluminum foil to prevent excessive browning.
- Bake at 400°F for 25 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 375°F and remove the foil.
- Continue baking for an additional 30-35 minutes until the crust turns golden brown and the filling bubbles.
- Remove from the oven and let the pie cool completely for 3 hours before slicing to allow the filling to set.
Notes
- Chilling the pie dough helps prevent shrinkage and creates a flakier crust, so take the time to refrigerate it before rolling.
- Choose firm, tart apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best balance of texture and flavor in your pie filling.
- For a gluten-free version, swap traditional flour with a cup-for-cup gluten-free blend and use a gluten-free pie crust recipe.
- Letting the pie cool completely allows the filling to set and makes slicing much easier, so resist the temptation to cut into it too soon.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes - 1 hour
- Category: Pies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 to 8
- Calories: 295 kcal
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 155 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg