Apple Pie
A classic American dessert with a flaky crust and a sweet, spiced apple filling.
Prep Time
30 minutes
Cook Time
45 minutes
Total Time
1 hour 15 minutes
Difficulty
Medium
Skills Required
Baking, Pastry
Ingredients & Nutrition
400 kcal
Calories
3g
Protein
20g
Fat
55g
Carbs
4g
Fiber
30g
Sugar
250mg
Sodium
- 1 recipe for a double-crust 9-inch pie Pie Crust
- 6-8, peeled, cored, and sliced Apples
- 3/4 cup Sugar
- 1/4 cup Flour
- 1 tsp Cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp Nutmeg
- 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
- 2 tbsp, cut into small pieces Butter
- Egg Wash (1 egg beaten with 1 tbsp water)
Equipment Needed
- Pie Plate
- Mixing Bowls
- Vegetable Peeler
- Chef's Knife
- Cutting Board
Let AI Suggest Variations
- Add 1 cup of sharp cheddar cheese to the apple filling or crust.
- Use a mix of apples for a more complex flavor.
- Add a crumb topping instead of a second crust.
- Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or caramel sauce.
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. In a large bowl, toss apples with sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice.
3. Line a 9-inch pie plate with one of the pie crusts. Fill with the apple mixture. Dot with butter.
4. Top with the second pie crust. Trim and crimp the edges. Cut slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape.
5. Brush with egg wash.
6. Bake for 15 minutes, then reduce oven temperature to 375°F (190°C) and bake for another 35-45 minutes, or until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly.
7. Let cool before serving.