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Apple Pie Recipe

Apple Pie Recipe

This apple pie recipe brings together a buttery, flaky crust, spiced apple filling, and a luscious salted caramel layer for the ultimate dessert. Perfectly balanced with warm cinnamon and a touch of cider vinegar, this pie is as comforting as it is indulgent. A golden lattice top adds a classic homemade touch!
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 1 hour
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 2 hours
Calories: 417kcal
Author: Anne Carter
Servings: 0

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 9" pie crusts
  • 7 large Granny Smith apples peeled, cored and sliced into ½ inch slices
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup light brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 large egg lightly beaten in a small bowl for egg wash
  • 2 tablespoons sanding sugar

Instructions

  • Prepare the pie crust dough (or use store-bought) and chill it for at least 1 hour before rolling out.
    preparing homemade pie crust dough for apple pie
  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C) and position the rack in the center.
    preheating oven to bake homemade apple pie
  • In a large bowl, toss sliced apples with sugars, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and zest until evenly coated.
    mixing apple pie filling with spices and sugar
  • Roll out one pie crust to 12 inches in diameter and ⅛-inch thick, then lay it into a deep dish pie plate.
    rolling out first pie crust for deep dish apple pie
  • Add the apple filling to the crust, discard excess juices, and cover with the second rolled-out pie crust.
    adding apple pie filling to first layer of pie crust
  • Trim and seal the edges, fold them under neatly, and cut slits in the top crust for steam to escape.
  • Brush the pie with egg wash, sprinkle with sugar, and cover the edges with foil or a pie shield.
    brushing egg wash and sprinkling sugar on apple pie crust
  • Bake at 400°F for 25 minutes, then reduce to 375°F, remove the shield, and bake for 30-35 minutes until golden and bubbly. Cool for 3 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 417kcal | Carbohydrates: 77g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 189mg | Potassium: 299mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 46g | Vitamin A: 143IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 2mg