Apple Pie

Apple Pie is a classic fall recipe that I look forward to every year! The sweet homemade apple filling spiced with cinnamon in between flaky pie crust is always a treat to look forward too. It’s perfect for serving at Thanksgiving or enjoying anytime during the fall.

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It’s that time of year again — apple season! Time to bring on all the apple desserts including one of my favorites, apple pie! I always hate to see the summer end, but if there’s anything that cheers me up it’s that apples are in season and I can get going on all of my fall baking projects. There’s no shortage of apple recipes around my house — apple turnovers and grilled caramel apple crisp are just a few of our favorites.

Of course, for me at least, it’s not really fall until I make a classic dessert. I love the scent of apples and cinnamon in the oven and it’s such a treat to serve a pie for dessert. My family loves it!

The best part is that this recipe is it’s not difficult because I use a store-bought pastry dough to make the crust. Of course, if you have a favorite homemade pie dough recipe, by all means, use it! You guys know I’m all about the smart short-cuts, so store-bought is just fine for me. If I had to make my dough from scratch each time I’d never make a pie and that would be super sad!

Why You’ll Love this Apple Pie Recipe

• All you have to do to make this apple pie is mix the filling, dump into crust, top with crust and bake. It’s super simple and there’s not a whole lot of prep time.
• The flavor of this apple pie is just perfect. With tender, juicy apples and the perfect amount of cinnamon, it creates an irresistible dessert!
• Pie is always a crowd-pleaser. Just the best dessert for the holidays and all other gatherings.

Ingredients for Apple Pie

• Pie dough – You can use store-bought pie dough or make your own homemade pie dough! Both will work great.
• Sugar – Sweeten the apple pie filling with granulated white sugar.
• Flour – To thicken the filling, you need to mix in a bit of all purpose flour.
• Cinnamon and nutmeg – Give this apple pie the cozy fall flavors you know and love with spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. Apple pie spice mixture works too!
• Salt – To balance the flavors and sweetness of the ingredients, add a pinch of salt.
• Lemon juice – Toss the sliced apples in a bit of lemon juice. The slightly tart flavor it brings is key to making this the best apple pie recipe ever.
• Peeled and thinly sliced apples – Peel the apples so that the skins don’t get chewy and you have a gooey and warm filling instead.
• Butter – Butter makes everything better, am I right? Add butter to this pie to give it an even more rich flavor and creamy texture.
• Egg white – Use egg whites to brush the top of your pie and give it a lovely golden brown color after baking.

How to Make Apple Pie

1. Combine the sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a bowl. Then place the sliced apples in a large bowl and toss them with the lemon juice. Add the flour mixture and toss until the apples are evenly coated.
2. Line your pie pan with one of the pie dough rounds. Place the coated apples in the crust and then place small pieces of butter on the top.
3. Then use the other pie dough round on top of the filling. Trim, seal, and flute the edges of the pie and cut four slits in the pie dough to vent the steam. You can also make a lattice crust if you prefer!
4. Brush the top of the dough with the egg wash and sprinkle some sugar over the top.
5. Cover the edges of the pie with aluminum foil so they don’t over-brown as the pie bakes. Bake the pie at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake the pie for another 20 to 25 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
6. Allow to cool slightly, then slice and serve!

How to Store Leftover Apple Pie

Cover the leftover pie with plastic wrap and it will keep well at room temperature for one to two days. You can also store it in the refrigerator and it will keep up to four or five days as long as it’s stored in an airtight container.

What apples should I use for apple pie?

The best apples for pie are firm ones with a tart flavor. Golden Delicious, Pink Lady and Granny Smith apples are all good choices. You can also use a sweeter variety if you prefer. Honeycrisp and Red Delicious would be tasty!

Why is my apple pie runny?

There are a couple of different factors as to why you apple pie is runny. Check these out and see if it helps you narrow down the reason why your pie doesn’t have a creamy and thick filling:

• The type of apple you use will make a big difference. Tart and firm apples, like Granny Smith, have more pectin than sweeter and softer varieties. The pectin is a natural thickener, so the juice from tart apples tend to be less runny than others.
• First, when you toss the raw apples with the cinnamon and sugar don’t forget the flour. The flour thickens the juices as they are released from the apples as they are baking.
• It’s also important to cut the vents in the top crust. As the pie bakes the liquid creates steam as it heats up. The vents allow that steam to escape which will keep your pie from being runny.
• Be sure to bake your pie long enough. As the filling heats, juices are released that simmer and bubble while the pie bakes. This releases steam, which thickens the filling. Underbaking your pie could leave you with a pie that’s too runny.
• Did you cool your pie before slicing it? It needs time to set up after it comes out the oven. Slicing it while it’s hot will cause all of the juices to run out.

How do I know when apple pie is done?

The best way to know if an apple pie is done is by watching the filling as it bakes. Once the filling starts to bubble, the pie only needs five to ten minutes more to bake. At this point, the crust should be golden brown, too.

What can I do with lots of apples?

There are so many delicious ways to use apples! Here are some ideas:

• Make a batch of Crock Pot Applesauce!
• Use sweet apples in savory recipes like my Maple Pork Loin with Apples and Onions.
• Slice up your favorite apples and serve them with my Easy Fruit Dip or Salted Caramel Dip.
• Make Crock Pot Cinnamon Apples and serve them over a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
• Make Baked Apples in the crock pot. They’re the coziest fall treat!
• My Snickers Caramel Apple Salad is always a hit at potlucks and parties.
• Apples make great dessert bars! My family loves Apple Bars with Caramel Frosting and Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars.
• Use your apples to make homemade crisps like my Apple Cranberry Crisp or Apple Pear Crisp.

More Apple Recipe You’ll Love!

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Apple Season! If you love apple desserts as much as me you need to try a few of my favorites listed below. All of these apple recipes are delicious with some Homemade Whipped Cream, too!

• Apple Pull Apart Bread
• Apple Crisp
• Apple Muffins
• Apple Cranberry Bread

More Delicious Pie Recipes!

These pies are simple and delicious. If making pies overwhelms you make sure to try a few of these to overcome your fear!

• Apple Pie with Crumb Topping
• Strawberry Pie
• Chocolate Pecan Pie
• Pumpkin Pie
• French Silk Pie

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Apple Pie

Classic pie recipe in a double crust stuffed with tender, juicy apples and spices.

Prep:20 minutes mins

Cook:50 minutes mins

Total:1 hour hr 10 minutes mins

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Ingredients

• ▢ Pastry for double-crust pie 9 inches
• ▢ ¾ c. white sugar
• ▢ 3 Tbsp all-purpose flour
• ▢ 1 tsp cinnamon
• ▢ ⅛ tsp nutmeg
• ▢ ⅛ tsp salt
• ▢ 1 Tbsp lemon juice
• ▢ 5 ½ c. peeled and thinly sliced apples
• ▢ 1 Tbsp butter
• ▢ 1 large egg white
• ▢ Additional Sugar

Instructions

• In a small bowl combine the sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
• In a large bowl toss apples with lemon juice. Add sugar mixture and toss to coat.
• Line a 9 inch pie plate with bottom crust. Fill with apple mixture. Dot with small slices of butter. Roll remaining crust to fit top of pie. Place crust over filling. Trim, seal and flute the edges of pie crust. Cut four slits into top of pie.
• Beat egg white until foamy with fork. Brush egg white over the top of the crust and sprinkle with sugar. Cover the edges of the crust loosely with foil.
• Bake at 375 degrees F for 25 minutes. Remove foil from edge of crust and bake until crust is golden brown and filly is bubbly, 20-25 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack.

Tips

TIPS AND TRICKS!

• It’s important to thinly slice the apples so they cook evenly.
• Make sure your pie dough is cold when you assemble the pie, it will make it easier to work with.
• Most store-bought pie doughs are 9 inches but it’s a good idea to measure it before you make the pie. If needed, you may need to roll out the dough so it’s big enough for your pie pan.
• To create a fluted edge for your pie, first fold the bottom crust edge over the top crust edge. Then, place your finger on the dough and use your other hand to push the dough around it. Doesn’t look perfect? Don’t worry, just tell your guests it’s a “rustic” apple pie!
• Be sure to cut the slits in the top crust before you bake the pie. This allows steam to escape while the pie bakes.
• I love to sprinkle sugar over the top crust before the pie goes in the oven. It adds sweetness, but it gives the crust a sugary texture that’s so delicious!
• Allow the pie to cool before you slice and serve it. If you slice the pie straight from the oven the juices will run out and it will turn into an apple mess! A delicious mess, for sure, but it won’t be as pretty. As the pie cools the filling will set which makes it a lot easier to serve.

WHAT APPLES SHOULD I USE?

The best apples for pie are firm ones with a tart flavor. Golden Delicious, Pink Lady and Granny Smith apples are all good choices.

WHY IS MY APPLE PIE RUNNY?

• The type of apple you use makes a big difference. Tart and firm apples, like Granny Smith, have more pectin than sweeter and softer varieties. The pectin is a natural thickener, so the juice from tart apples tend to be less runny than others.
• First, when you toss the raw apples with the cinnamon and sugar don’t forget the flour. The flour thickens the juices as they are released from the apples as they are baking.
• It’s also important to cut the vents in the top crust. As the pie bakes the liquid creates steam as it heats up. The vents allow that steam to escape which will keep your pie from being runny.
• Be sure to bake your pie long enough. As the filling heats, juices are released that simmer and bubble while the pie bakes. This releases steam, which thickens the filling. Underbaking your pie could leave you with a pie that’s too runny.
• Did you cool your pie before slicing it? It needs time to set up after it comes out the oven. Slicing it while it’s hot will cause all of the juices to run out.

HOW DO YOU KEEP IT FROM GETTING SOGGY?

I’ve made this recipe many times and the pie always comes out of the oven with a flaky crust. The best step to ensure your crust won’t be soggy is to ensure you cut slits in the top crust to vent the steam. I always make four slits, which allows plenty of steam to escape

HOW DO I KNOW WHEN IT’S DONE?

The best way to know if an apple pie is done is by watching the filling as it bakes. Once the filling starts to bubble, the pie only needs five to ten minutes more to bake. At this point, the crust should be golden brown, too.

HOW DO I STORE LEFTOVERS?

Cover the leftover pie with plastic wrap and it will keep well at room temperature for one to two days. You can also store it in the refrigerator and it will keep up to four or five days as long as it’s stored in an airtight container.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 391kcal (20%), Carbohydrates: 68g (23%), Protein: 4g (8%), Fat: 13g (20%), Saturated Fat: 4g (25%), Cholesterol: 4mg (1%), Sodium: 232mg (10%), Potassium: 222mg (6%), Fiber: 5g (21%), Sugar: 39g (43%), Vitamin A: 132IU (3%), Vitamin C: 8mg (10%), Calcium: 21mg (2%), Iron: 1mg (6%)

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