Description
A classic American apple pie recipe featuring a tender, flaky double crust filled with a spiced mixture of thinly sliced Granny Smith and Honeycrisp apples. Perfectly baked to a golden brown with a bubbly, flavorful filling, this traditional dessert is a comforting favorite ideal for fall and any special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Pie Crust
- 1 double pie crust for a 9 inch pie
Apple Filling
- 6 cups thinly sliced peeled apples such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
For Topping
- 1 tablespoon milk (for brushing)
- 1 tablespoon coarse sugar (for sprinkling)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to prepare for baking the pie.
- Prepare Bottom Crust: Roll out one pie crust and place it in a 9-inch pie dish, trimming any excess dough around the edges for a neat fit.
- Make Apple Filling: In a large bowl, combine the thinly sliced apples with granulated sugar, brown sugar, all-purpose flour, cornstarch, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, salt, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Toss gently until the apples are thoroughly coated with the mixture.
- Assemble Pie: Pour the apple mixture evenly into the prepared pie crust. Dot the top of the apples with small pieces of unsalted butter for richness.
- Top Crust: Roll out the second pie crust and carefully place it over the apple filling. Trim off any excess dough, then seal and crimp the edges securely to prevent leaks.
- Vent and Finish: Cut several small slits into the top crust to allow steam to escape during baking. Brush the top crust with milk and sprinkle evenly with coarse sugar to achieve a golden, textured finish.
- Bake Pie: Place the pie in the oven and bake at 425°F for 20 minutes. Then, reduce the oven temperature to 375°F (190°C) and continue baking for an additional 35 to 40 minutes until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
- Prevent Over-browning: If the edges of the crust brown too quickly during baking, loosely cover them with foil to avoid burning.
- Cool Pie: Remove the baked pie from the oven and allow it to cool for at least 2 hours. This resting time helps the filling set, ensuring clean slices when served.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, combine tart apples with sweeter varieties like Granny Smith and Honeycrisp.
- Allow the pie to cool completely before slicing to achieve neat, clean slices.
- Serve warm or at room temperature with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for a classic dessert experience.
