Description
Indulge in the heartwarming delight of classic apple pie, featuring a flaky crust and a flavorful sweet-tart apple filling. Perfect for gatherings or cozy nights at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups mixed apples (Granny Smith and Honeycrisp)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Pinch of salt
- 2 pie crusts (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Peel, core, and slice apples; toss with lemon juice.
- In a bowl, combine apples, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg (optional), and salt. Let sit for flavors to meld.
- Roll out pie crusts; place one in the pie dish.
- Fill with apple mixture and dot with butter.
- Cover with the second crust; crimp edges and cut slits for steam.
- Bake for 15 minutes at 425°F, then reduce to 350°F (175°C) for an additional 30-35 minutes until golden.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (125g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For added flavor, substitute some apples with pears or include raisins. Brush the top crust with egg wash for a shiny finish. Allow cooling before slicing for cleaner servings.