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Apple Pie

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An easy and comforting apple pie with tender buttery crust and a silky filling.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the crust
  • 2 9-inch pie crusts (store-bought or homemade) Store-bought for convenience
For the filling
  • 6 medium apples (about 6 cups sliced) Mix of Granny Smith and Honeycrisp for balance
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar Or use 1/2 cup granulated + 1/4 cup brown sugar for depth
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour Or 1½ tbsp cornstarch for thickening
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice Prevents browning, brightens flavor
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter Cut into small pats for dotting
  • 1 egg beaten with 1 tbsp water For egg wash
  • to taste coarse sugar For sprinkling on top (optional)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Place a baking sheet on the middle rack to catch any drips.
  2. Peel, core, and thinly slice the apples (about 1/4 inch thick). Toss immediately with lemon juice.
  3. In a large bowl, combine sugar, flour (or cornstarch), cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Add the apple slices and gently toss until evenly coated.
  4. Fit one pie crust into a 9-inch pie pan. Add the apple mixture, mounding slightly in the center. Dot the apples with the small pats of butter.
  5. Roll out the second crust and either place it whole over the top or cut into strips for a lattice. Cut vents into the top if using a whole crust.
  6. Brush the top with egg wash and sprinkle coarse sugar if desired.
Baking
  1. Bake on the prepared baking sheet for 45–55 minutes, or until the filling is bubbling and the crust is deep golden. Cover the edges with foil if they brown too quickly.
  2. Cool at least 2 hours for the filling to set, though it’s delicious warm. Slice and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 10mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15g

Notes

For gluten-free, use a gluten-free pie crust and gluten-free flour/cornstarch. For vegan, swap butter with coconut oil or vegan butter and use a plant-based crust.
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