Description
This Easy Apple Pie recipe features a classic homemade apple filling wrapped in flaky pie crusts, seasoned perfectly with cinnamon and nutmeg, and baked to golden perfection. Using Granny Smith apples provides a tart balance to the sweet sugars, making this pie a delightful dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Pie Crust
- 2 (9″) pie crusts
Apple Filling
- 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
- Zest of half a lemon
Finishing
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten (for egg wash)
- 2 tablespoons sanding sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the apples: Peel, core, and slice the Granny Smith apples into ½ inch slices. In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced apples with the granulated sugar, light brown sugar, all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Toss everything well to ensure the apples are evenly coated with the sugar and spices.
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 425°F (220°C) to prepare for baking the pie.
- Assemble the pie: Roll out one pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish, pressing gently to fit the edges. Pour the apple filling into the crust, evenly spreading it out. Cover with the second pie crust, trimming excess dough, then crimp the edges to seal the pie. Cut small slits on the top crust to allow steam to escape during baking.
- Apply egg wash and sugar: Brush the top crust with the lightly beaten egg to give a golden shine once baked. Sprinkle sanding sugar over the top if using, to add an extra sparkly sweetness and crunch.
- Bake the pie: Place the pie on the middle rack in the preheated oven and bake at 425°F (220°C) for 15 minutes. Then reduce the temperature to 350°F (175°C) and continue baking for an additional 35-40 minutes until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
- Cool and serve: Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack for at least 2 hours before slicing. This rest time helps the filling set for clean slices and enhances flavor.
Notes
- For a crispier crust, you can chill your pie crusts before assembly.
- To prevent the crust edges from burning, cover them with foil or a pie shield halfway through baking.
- You can substitute Granny Smith apples with other tart apples like Honeycrisp or Braeburn for varied flavor.
- If you prefer a sweeter pie, adjust sugar quantities to taste.
- Serving the pie with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream is a delicious option.
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