Easy Homemade Apple Pie Recipe: A Classic Family Favorite
This classic homemade apple pie features a flaky crust and a sweet, spiced apple filling. It's a perfect dessert for any family gathering.
Equipment
- Oven
- Deep dish pie plate
- Large bowl
- Sharp knife
- Rolling pin
- Baking sheet
- Pie shield or foil
- Small bowl
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 Pie crusts (9")
- 7 large Granny Smith apples (peeled, cored and sliced into ½ inch slices)
- ½ cup Granulated sugar
- ½ cup Light brown sugar (loosely packed)
- 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice (plus the zest of half of a lemon)
- 1 large Egg (lightly beaten in a small bowl for egg wash)
- 2 tablespoons Sanding sugar (optional)
Instructions
Instructions
- Prepare two 9-inch pie crusts; homemade dough requires at least 1 hour of chilling, or use store-bought crusts.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C) with the oven rack in the center position.
- In a large bowl, combine sliced apples, both sugars, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and lemon zest, then toss to coat.
- Roll out one pie crust disc to a 12-inch, ⅛-inch thick circle on a floured surface, then carefully place it into a deep-dish pie plate.
- Spoon the apple filling over the bottom crust, discarding any excess juices, and then cover with the second rolled-out pie crust.
- Trim and seal the pie crust edges, folding them under for a neat finish, then cut four slits in the top for venting and place the pie on a baking sheet.
- Brush the top crust with egg wash, sprinkle with sanding sugar, and cover the edges with a pie shield or foil to prevent over-browning.
- Bake at 400°F for 25 minutes, then remove the shield, reduce heat to 375°F, and bake for another 30-35 minutes until golden and bubbly; cool for at least 3 hours.
Notes
For best results, allow the pie to cool completely for at least 3 hours before slicing, which helps the filling set and prevents a runny filling. You can use store-bought pie crusts to save time, following package instructions for preparation.
