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Classic Apple Pie Recipe

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60 minutes
  • Total Time: 150 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This classic apple pie recipe features a flaky double pie crust filled with tender, cinnamon-spiced Granny Smith apples simmered in a buttery sugar sauce. Perfectly baked with a beautiful lattice crust top, this dessert is ideal for Thanksgiving or any comforting occasion, especially when served warm with vanilla ice cream.

Ingredients

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Pie Crust

  • 1 recipe for double pie crust

Apple Filling

  • 2 1/4 lbs Granny Smith Apples (peeled, cored; about 6-7 apples or 7 cups thinly sliced)
  • 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 8 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 Tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 cup granulated sugar

Egg Wash

  • 1 egg
  • 1 Tbsp water

Instructions

  1. Prepare Pie Crust: Make the double pie crust recipe according to instructions and chill it while preparing the filling.
  2. Preheat Oven: Set the oven temperature to 425˚F (218˚C).
  3. Make Filling Sauce: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt 8 Tbsp unsalted butter. Whisk in 3 Tbsp flour and simmer for 1 minute, whisking constantly. Gradually whisk in 1/4 cup water and 1 cup sugar and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 3 minutes, whisking frequently, then remove from heat.
  4. Prepare Apples: Peel, core, and thinly slice approximately 7 cups of apples. Place in a large bowl and sprinkle with 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon. Toss to evenly coat the apples with cinnamon.
  5. Combine Apples and Sauce: Pour the hot sugar-butter sauce over the sliced apples and stir gently to coat all slices with the mixture.
  6. Roll Bottom Crust and Assemble: Lightly flour your work surface, then roll out the bottom pie crust to a 12-inch diameter circle. Carefully wrap it around a rolling pin and transfer it to a 9-inch pie plate. Add the apple mixture, mounding slightly in the center but keeping filling away from edges to ensure sealing.
  7. Make Lattice Top Crust: Roll the second pie crust to an 11-inch round. Using a pizza cutter, cut the dough into 10 evenly thick strips. Arrange the strips over the filling in a woven lattice pattern for a classic look.
  8. Apply Egg Wash: Beat together 1 egg and 1 Tbsp water. Brush this egg wash evenly over the lattice crust to promote browning and shine during baking.
  9. Bake Pie: Place the pie in the center of the oven and bake at 425˚F for 15 minutes. Then reduce oven temperature to 350˚F (177˚C) and continue baking for 45 more minutes or until the apples are tender and the filling is bubbling through the lattice vents for at least 5 minutes.
  10. Cool Before Serving: Remove the pie from the oven and let it rest at room temperature for 1 hour before slicing and serving. This allows the filling to set properly.

Notes

  • This classic apple pie is a Thanksgiving favorite that everyone should try at least once.
  • The flaky crust combined with the smooth cinnamon apple filling makes an unforgettable dessert experience.
  • Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream to enhance the flavors and create a comforting treat.
  • Ensure not to get filling on the edges of the crust to achieve a perfect seal for baking.
  • The lattice crust not only looks beautiful but allows steam to escape, preventing sogginess.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 pie)
  • Calories: 380 kcal
  • Sugar: 38.25 g
  • Sodium: 98 mg
  • Fat: 17.7 g
  • Saturated Fat: 9.1 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7.9 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 55.4 g
  • Fiber: 3.9 g
  • Protein: 2.75 g
  • Cholesterol: 51 mg

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