The BEST Apple Pie Recipe
This classic apple pie recipe features a flaky double pie crust filled with tender Granny Smith apples coated in a cinnamon-infused sauce. A timeless favorite that’s perfect for any occasion!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 1 9-inch pie 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Pie Crust:
- 1 recipe for double pie crust
Apple Filling:
- 2 1/4 lbs Granny Smith Apples (peeled, cored, and thinly sliced)
- 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 8 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg (+ 1 Tbsp water, for egg wash)
Instructions
- Prepare the Pie Crust: Make the pie crust according to the recipe instructions and chill it. Preheat the oven to 425˚F.
- Make the Filling: Melt butter in a saucepan, add flour, water, and sugar. Simmer until thickened.
- Prepare the Apples: Peel, core, and slice the apples. Toss with cinnamon and the prepared sauce.
- Assemble the Pie: Roll out the bottom crust, fill with apple mixture, and create a lattice top with the second crust.
- Bake: Brush the top with egg wash and bake at 425˚F, then reduce heat to 350˚F until golden and bubbly.
- Serve: Let the pie cool for an hour before slicing and serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: apple pie, dessert, homemade, Thanksgiving, baking
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