Description
Classic Apple Pie from my grandma’s kitchen brings together crisp autumn apples, warm spices, and a buttery homemade crust that whispers comfort. Baking this pie fills your home with sweet memories and connects generations through one delicious slice of golden-brown goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 cups thinly sliced peeled apples
- 1 recipe for double pie crust
Filling Enhancers:
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Egg Wash:
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon milk
Instructions
- Heat your oven to a sizzling 425°F (220°C), setting the stage for a perfect golden-brown pie.
- Roll out your double pie crust, ensuring a smooth, even surface for your delectable creation.
- Slice 6 medium apples into thin, uniform pieces, creating a delightful canvas of fruit.
- Toss the apple slices with ¾ cup granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon nutmeg, and ¼ teaspoon salt in a large mixing bowl.
- Gently spread the seasoned apple mixture into the bottom pie crust, creating an even layer of fruity goodness.
- Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of small butter pieces across the apple filling, ensuring a rich, creamy texture.
- Carefully drape the top crust over the filling, sealing the edges by crimping them together with your fingers.
- Carve several decorative vents into the top crust using a sharp knife, allowing steam to escape.
- Whisk 1 large egg with 1 tablespoon milk to create a glossy egg wash.
- Brush the egg wash evenly over the top crust, giving it a beautiful golden sheen.
- Place the pie on a baking sheet to catch any potential drips and protect your oven.
- Bake for 15 minutes at the initial 425°F (220°C), creating a crisp crust foundation.
- Reduce the oven temperature to 375°F (190°C) and continue baking for 35-45 minutes.
- If the crust browns too quickly, loosely cover it with aluminum foil to prevent burning.
- Remove the pie and let it cool on a wire rack for 2-3 hours, allowing the filling to set perfectly before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use apples that are firm and slightly tart, like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp, for the best texture and flavor balance in your pie.
- Allow the pie to rest completely before cutting to ensure the filling sets and doesn’t run, giving you clean, beautiful slices.
- For a gluten-free version, swap traditional flour with a cup-for-cup gluten-free flour blend and use a gluten-free pie crust recipe.
- Brush the crust with egg wash just before baking to create a beautiful golden-brown shine and help the sugar sprinkled on top caramelize nicely.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Category: Pies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg