Mom's Easy Apple Pie
Ingredients
- 1 box refrigerated pie crusts)
14.1 oz.
- 6 cups peeled
thinly sliced Granny Smith apples), (about 6-8 medium apples
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Optional for serving: vanilla ice cream or whipped cream
Directions
- 1
Preheat oven to 425° F. Bring refrigerated pie crusts to room temperature.
- 2
Unroll 1 pie crust and press it into a 9-inch glass pie plate. Cover and chill the crust for 10-15 minutes while you prepare the filling (the cold pastry will yield an even flakier crust).
- 3
In a large bowl, toss together all of the filling ingredients.
- 4
Transfer filling to the pie plate. Unroll the second pie crust and place it on top of the apples.
- 5
Tuck the extra top crust under the bottom crust edge, pinching together with your fingers to seal.
- 6
Cut slits in the top of the pie (to allow steam to vent).
- 7
Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until apples are tender and crust is golden brown. About halfway through the baking time, cover the edge of the crust with strips of aluminum foil to prevent the edges from becoming too dark.
- 8
Cool pie on a wire rack for at least 2 hours before slicing and serving.
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About this Recipe
Craving the comforting taste of a homemade apple pie without spending hours in the kitchen? Mom's Easy Apple Pie delivers all the classic flavors you love with a simple approach perfect for any home cook.
This recipe shines by making the classic dessert approachable. It thoughtfully utilizes refrigerated pie crusts to streamline the process, ensuring a reliably flaky foundation without the fuss of making dough from scratch. The filling features crisp, tart Granny Smith apples, perfectly balanced with sugar and warming spices, guaranteeing a tender, flavorful center every time.
You'll be rewarded with a truly comforting dessert that tastes like it came straight from a cozy kitchen. Imagine tender, sweet-tart apple slices nestled in a rich, spiced sauce, all encased in a golden, flaky crust. The aroma of cinnamon and nutmeg will fill your home as it bakes, promising a delightful treat. This recipe makes achieving that perfect homemade pie remarkably straightforward, making it an excellent choice for bakers of all skill levels.
While Granny Smith apples are ideal for their tartness and texture, you can experiment by adding one or two other firm baking apples alongside the Granny Smiths for a more complex flavor profile. Feel free to adjust the amounts of cinnamon and nutmeg to suit your preference, perhaps adding a pinch of allspice or ginger for an extra layer of warmth.
Mom's Easy Apple Pie is the quintessential dessert for family dinners, holiday gatherings, or simply a cozy evening at home. Serve a warm slice on its own, or elevate the experience with a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream or a dollop of freshly whipped cream.