Classic Apple Pie
A timeless homemade apple pie with tender, spiced apples wrapped in a flaky, golden crust. Perfect for holidays or any cozy evening.
Ingredients
- 6 large Granny Smith applespeeled and sliced
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugarpacked
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon lemon juicefresh
- 2 pie crustsstore-bought or homemade
- 2 tablespoons buttercut into small pieces
- 1 eggbeaten for egg wash
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Roll out bottom pie crust and place in 9-inch pie dish.
- 2
In a large bowl, toss sliced apples with both sugars, cinnamon, nutmeg, flour, and lemon juice until well coated.
- 3
Pour apple mixture into prepared pie crust and dot with butter pieces.
- 4
Cover with top crust, seal edges, and cut several slits for steam vents. Brush with beaten egg.
- 5
Bake for 15 minutes, then reduce heat to 350°F (175°C) and bake 35-40 minutes until crust is golden and filling bubbles.
- 6
Cool on wire rack for at least 2 hours before serving to allow filling to set.
💡 Pro Tips
Use a mix of apple varieties for complex flavor. Granny Smith provides tartness while Honeycrisp adds sweetness. Cover crust edges with foil if browning too quickly.
🔄 Variations
Add 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans to the filling. Try a crumb topping instead of top crust for Dutch apple pie variation.
🏠 Storage
Store covered at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days. Reheat individual slices in microwave for 30 seconds.