Description
A comforting and nostalgic classic American apple pie made with fresh apples, a flaky crust, and a touch of cinnamon.
Ingredients
- 1 pie pastry (store-bought or homemade)
- 6 medium fresh apples (preferably 4 Granny Smith and 2 Honeycrisp)
- 3/4 cup white sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (cut into small cubes)
- 1 egg + splash of milk (for egg wash)
- Optional: vanilla extract, whipped cream, or vanilla ice cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Chill the pie pastry in the refrigerator while preparing the filling.
- Peel, core, and slice the apples, then toss them in a mixing bowl with white sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and flour until well coated.
- Place the apple filling into the chilled pie crust and dot with butter cubes.
- Prepare the lattice crust or cover with a top crust and cut vents for steaming.
- Brush the top crust with a mixture of egg and milk for a golden finish.
- Bake on the bottom rack for 20 minutes, then move to the middle rack and continue baking for an additional 25-30 minutes or until the crust is deeply golden and apples are bubbling.
- Cool completely before slicing to allow filling to set.
Notes
Chill the crust well and avoid overloading with apples to prevent sogginess. Allowing the pie to cool will yield cleaner slices.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American