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My Best Apple Pie Recipe

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Finally mastered this apple pie after lots of practice! The trick is cooking the filling first so it's never soupy. Takes about 2 hours total but that flaky crust is worth it. Use a mix of apples for best flavor. The spices make the house smell incredible while it bakes. Let it cool completely for clean slices. Everyone says it's better than bakery pie. Perfect with vanilla ice cream. Great way to use up fall apples.
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Updated on Thu, 09 Jan 2025 17:07:57 GMT
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My apple pie brings homestyle comfort perfect crust. Pre cooked apples cinnamon spice create gooey filling ice cream makes magic.

Special Touch

Soft cook apples brings deep sweet flavor. Lattice top lets steam escape perfect set filling.

What You Need

  • Crust: Butter pastry top bottom.
  • Apples: Mix tart sweet sliced thin.
  • Sugar: Balance sweet filling right.
  • Flour: Thickens juice perfect set.
  • Spices: Warm cinnamon nutmeg blend.
  • Lemon: Bright fresh apple taste.
  • Finish: Egg wash sugar sparkle.

Easy Steps

Crust
Chill dough ready roll pie dish.
Fill
Mix apples spices cook five minutes.
Build
Roll dough fill lattice top seal edges.
Bake
Hot start finish low slow bubbly done.
Rest
Cool three hours slice serve warm.

Perfect Results

Mix apple types sweet tart balance best. Shield crust edges brown right cool fully clean cuts.

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Make It Yours

Add nuts dried fruit change spices yours. Try caramel drizzle before bake special touch.

Prep Ahead

Make crust fill five days fridge early. Freeze whole pie three months bake frozen ready.

Why Love It

Perfect blend easy fancy makes memories. Great holidays special days sweet tooth fix.

Perfect Crust Tips

Keep butter cold flaky layers happen. Cut small pieces work quick light touch makes best crust.

Best Apples Choose

Granny Smith gives tart base hold shape. Pink Lady Honeycrisp add sweet balance perfect pie.

Serve Right

Warm slice vanilla ice cream melts perfect. Caramel drizzle whipped cream makes extra special.

Trouble Fixes

Filling too wet add more flour thickens right. Crust browns quick cover foil keeps perfect.

Season Changes

Fall apples fresh picked taste best pie. Add cranberries holiday time special touch.

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Kitchen Tools

Sharp knife cuts apples even cooks right. Pie shield pastry brush makes work easy smooth.

Frequently Asked Questions

→ Why pre-cook the apple filling?
Pre-cooking for 5 minutes helps soften the apples and creates a juicier, more flavorful filling. While optional, this step significantly improves the final result.
→ Can I make this pie ahead of time?
Yes, you can make it 1 day ahead and store at room temperature, or freeze for up to 3 months. The filling and crust can also be prepared separately and frozen.
→ Why wait 3 hours before cutting?
Cooling allows the filling to set and thicken. Cutting the pie while warm will result in a runny filling that doesn't hold its shape.
→ What apples work best?
A mix of tart and sweet apples works best, such as combining Granny Smith with Honeycrisp or Pink Lady apples.
→ How do I know when the pie is done?
The filling should be bubbling around edges and reach about 200°F internally. Under-baking results in firm apples and flour-like texture.

My Best Apple Pie Recipe

A classic apple pie with pre-cooked filling of cinnamon-spiced apples nestled in a flaky butter crust, perfect with vanilla ice cream.

Prep Time
180 Minutes
Cook Time
65 Minutes
Total Time
245 Minutes
By: Mina

Category: Desserts

Difficulty: Difficult

Cuisine: American

Yield: 10 Servings (1 9-inch pie)

Dietary: Vegetarian

Ingredients

01 Homemade pie crust for top and bottom.
02 10 cups apple slices (8 large apples), peeled and cut ¼-inch thick.
03 ½ cup granulated sugar.
04 ¼ cup all-purpose flour.
05 1 tablespoon lemon juice.
06 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon.
07 ¼ teaspoon ground allspice.
08 ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg.
09 1 large egg beaten with 1 tablespoon milk for wash.
10 Coarse sugar for topping (optional).

Instructions

Step 01

Make pie crust recipe through step 5.

Step 02

Mix sliced apples, sugar, flour, lemon juice, and spices until combined.

Step 03

Optional but recommended: Cook apple mixture in large skillet over medium-low heat for 5 minutes until slightly softened.

Step 04

Roll bottom crust, fill with apples. Make lattice top with strips of dough. Seal and crimp edges.

Step 05

Bake at 400°F for 25 minutes, reduce to 375°F and bake 35-40 more minutes with edges shielded.

Step 06

Cool for at least 3 hours before slicing to allow filling to set.

Notes

  1. Mix of tart and sweet apples works best.
  2. Pre-cooking filling improves flavor.
  3. Internal temperature should reach 200°F.

Tools You'll Need

  • 9-inch pie dish.
  • Large skillet.
  • Rolling pin.
  • Pastry wheel or pizza cutter.
  • Baking sheet.

Allergy Information

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
  • Wheat (flour).
  • Dairy (butter).
  • Eggs.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
  • Calories: 320
  • Total Fat: 15 g
  • Total Carbohydrate: 45 g
  • Protein: 3 g