Description
Baking a homemade apple pie brings pure comfort right to your kitchen table. Warm spices, flaky crust, and sweet apples create a classic dessert that makes family gatherings deliciously memorable.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 5 apples
- 1 package pie crusts
Sweeteners and Spices:
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Warm your oven precisely to 425F for creating the perfect pie environment.
- Grab 5 medium apples and slice them into uniform pieces for consistent cooking.
- Combine ¾ cup granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and ¼ teaspoon nutmeg in a mixing bowl.
- Drizzle 1 tablespoon lemon juice over the apple slices to prevent browning and enhance flavor.
- Thoroughly mix the apple slices with the spice and sugar blend until each slice is evenly coated.
- Gently unroll the first pie crust and settle it smoothly into a 9-inch pie dish.
- Carefully spread the seasoned apple mixture across the bottom crust.
- Dot the apple filling with 1 tablespoon butter pieces for rich, melting flavor.
- Layer the second pie crust on top, trimming excess dough around the edges.
- Crimp the pie crust edges firmly to seal in the delicious filling.
- Create 4-5 decorative slits across the top crust to allow steam to escape.
- Slide the pie into the 425F oven and bake for exactly 15 minutes.
- Reduce oven temperature to 350F and continue baking for 35 minutes until the crust turns golden brown.
- Remove the pie and let it rest for 30 minutes to allow filling to set properly.
Notes
- Use firm, tart apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best flavor and texture in your pie.
- Chill the pie crust dough for at least an hour before rolling to ensure a flaky, tender crust that won’t shrink during baking.
- Brush the top crust with an egg wash and sprinkle with coarse sugar for a beautiful golden shine and extra crunch.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular flour with a gluten-free blend and use a dairy-free butter alternative to make the recipe accessible to more people.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Pies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 326 kcal
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 18 mg