Homemade Apple Pie Recipe

Homemade Apple Pie Recipe

8 servings
This classic homemade apple pie recipe features a variety of apples combined with sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg for full flavor and texture, and baked in a flaky, all-butter pie crust.

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest

    optional for flavor

  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 2 pounds apples

    about 6 medium apples

  • 1 prepared All-Butter Flaky Double Pie Crust pastry
  • extra flour for rolling out pie crust
  • 1 lages egg

    beaten

  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 425˚F. Remove the pie dough from the refrigerator to let it warm for 10 minutes.

  2. 2

    In a large bowl, combine the sugars, flour, lemon zest, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.

  3. 3

    Peel, core, and cut the apples into 1/4-inch slices. Add them to the sugar bowl as you work. Toss to coat and let the apples sit and begin to caramelize while you prepare the pie crust.

  4. 4

    On a lightly floured surface, flatten one ball of dough with your hands. Roll dough to about 12-inches in diameter, to fit a 9-inch pie pan.

  5. 5

    Place the pie crust pastry into the prepared pie plate and add the apple pie filling.

  6. 6

    Brush around the outer edge of the pastry with the beaten egg.

  7. 7

    Roll out the top pastry and place on top of the filling. Fold the top crust under the bottom crust and pinch or flute the edges.

  8. 8

    To glaze, brush the piecrust with beaten egg and sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon.

  9. 9

    Cut vent holes, and bake in a preheated over for 35 to 40 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown.

  10. 10

    Remove the apple pie from the oven and let it cool for at least 30 minutes before serving. Makes 1 pie, about eight servings.

Homemade Apple Pie Recipe

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About this Recipe

Yearning for that quintessential slice of homemade apple pie, warm from the oven, with a tender, spiced fruit filling? This classic recipe delivers all the comforting, nostalgic flavors you adore, baked to perfection in a golden, flaky crust, making it the ultimate homemade dessert.

The magic of this homemade apple pie lies in its thoughtful balance: a blend of sugars and warming spices like cinnamon and nutmeg perfectly complements a generous mix of apples. This approach ensures a filling with both a delightful texture and a complex, rich fruit flavor, all encased in an all-butter flaky double pie crust that provides the perfect buttery contrast.

Prepare for a truly comforting dessert experience. Each bite offers a harmonious blend of sweet and subtly tart apple, infused with the warm embrace of cinnamon and nutmeg. You'll encounter tender, yielding slices of apple with just enough bite, nestled beneath a perfectly browned, buttery pastry that shatters delicately. The optional hint of lemon zest brightens the overall profile, ensuring a vibrant and fresh finish.

Customization & Variations

Feel free to experiment with your favorite blend of apples—firmer varieties will hold their shape better, while softer ones will melt into a luscious filling. You can also adjust the amount of cinnamon and nutmeg to suit your preference, making this pie uniquely yours. For an even richer top crust, consider brushing with a little extra egg wash and sprinkling a touch more sugar before baking.

Homemade apple pie is the ultimate centerpiece for any gathering, from casual family dinners to holiday feasts. Serve it warm, perhaps with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, for an unforgettable dessert that embodies pure comfort.

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