Classic Apple Pie
A cozy and delightful classic apple pie made with sweet and tart apples, perfect for evoking memories and creating a warm atmosphere.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 80 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 to 8 apples, peeled and sliced
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 package of refrigerated pie crust (or homemade pie crust)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a large bowl, toss the sliced apples with sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice.
- Roll out your pie crust and gently press one crust into a pie dish.
- Fill the crust with the apple mixture, ensuring it’s heaping.
- Carefully cover with the second pie crust, sealing the edges tightly.
- Brush the top crust with a beaten egg.
- Bake for 15 minutes at 425°F, then reduce to 350°F (175°C) and bake for another 35 to 45 minutes.
- Allow the pie to cool before serving.
Notes
For added depth, mix tart and sweet apples. Consider using cold butter for an extra flaky crust.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 37mg
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