Classic Apple Pie with Homemade Crust
A delicious apple pie featuring juicy apple slices seasoned with sugar and spices, encased in a flaky homemade pie crust.
Recipe Details
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 2 hours
- Servings: 8
Full Ingredient List
- 2 (9") pie crusts
- 7 large Granny Smith apples (peeled, cored, 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 of a lemon
- 1 large egg (for egg wash)
- 2 tablespoons sanding sugar (optional)
Apple Filling
Tools and Equipment
- large mixing bowl
- measuring spoons
Ingredients
| Quantity | Name | Preparation Notes | Substitutions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 large | Granny Smith apples | peeled, cored, and sliced into ½ inch slices | Honeycrisp, Jazz, Golden Delicious, Jonagold, Pink Lady |
| ½ cup | granulated sugar | ||
| ½ cup | light brown sugar | loosely packed | |
| 2 tablespoons | all-purpose flour | ||
| 1 tablespoon | lemon juice | ||
| zest of half a lemon | lemon zest |
Instructions
- Step 1: Peel, core, and slice the apples into ½ inch slices. (Tips: Use a variety of apples for different textures and flavors.)
- Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, toss the apple slices with granulated sugar, brown sugar, flour, lemon juice, and lemon zest to coat evenly. (Tips: Ensure all apple slices are evenly coated with the mixture.)
Pie Crust Assembly and Baking
Tools and Equipment
- rolling pin
- 9” pie plate
- baking sheet
- knife
Ingredients
| Quantity | Name | Preparation Notes | Substitutions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | pie crusts (9") | store-bought or homemade | |
| 1 | large egg | lightly beaten for egg wash | |
| 2 tablespoons | sanding sugar | optional, for sprinkling | |
| 1 teaspoon | ground cinnamon | ||
| ⅛ teaspoon | ground nutmeg |
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C) and position the oven rack in the center.
- Step 2: Roll out one pie crust to fit the bottom of a 9” pie plate.
- Step 3: Fill the crust with the prepared apple mixture, discarding excess juice.
- Step 4: Roll out the second crust to cover the pie, trimming excess dough. (Tips: Use a sharp knife to make clean cuts.)
- Step 5: Seal and flute the edges of the crust, creating vents in the top for steam to escape. (Tips: Use a decorative crimping technique if desired.)
- Step 6: Brush the pie with egg wash and sprinkle with sanding sugar if using. (Tips: This gives the crust a nice sheen and some sweetness.)
- Step 7: Cover the edges with foil or a pie shield and bake for 25 minutes. Remove shield, reduce oven to 375°F, and bake an additional 30-35 minutes until crust is golden. (Tips: Watch closely to avoid over-browning.)
Additional Information
Notes: For best results, use a combination of tart and sweet apple varieties. The pie can be made up to two days in advance and stored at room temperature or refrigerated.