Description
A classic homemade apple pie with a flaky crust and a sweet, spiced apple filling. Perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
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- 6–8 medium apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces
- 1 box (14.1 ounces) refrigerated pie crusts
- 1 tablespoon milk or cream (optional, for brushing)
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (optional, for sprinkling)
Instructions
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- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- Peel and core apples, then thinly slice.
- In a large bowl, mix apples with sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice.
- Roll out half of the pastry dough and place in a 9-inch pie plate.
- Pour apple mixture into the pie crust.
- Roll out the remaining pastry dough and place over the apple mixture. Cut slits in the top crust for venting.
- Brush the top crust with milk or egg wash and sprinkle with sugar.
- Bake for 15 minutes at 425 degrees F (220 degrees C), then reduce heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and bake for an additional 30-40 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
- Let cool before serving.
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Notes
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- Use a combination of apple varieties for the best flavor.
- Adjust the amount of sugar depending on the sweetness of your apples.
- For a golden crust, brush with an egg wash before baking.
- Let the pie cool completely before slicing to allow the filling to set.
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- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50