Apple Pie
This homemade apple pie is everything: flaky crust, soft spiced apples, and golden perfection. The ultimate classic dessert made from scratch.
Ingredients
- 1 recipe Perfect Pie Crust homemade or high-quality store-bought
- ¼ cup butter
- 8 cups thinly sliced apples** peeled and cored
- ⅔ cup light brown sugar packed
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp water
- Coarse sugar optional, for topping
Best Apples for Pie: Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or a mix of both for sweet-tart balance.
Instructions
Step 1: Cook the Filling
- In a large pot over medium-low heat, melt butter.
- Add sliced apples, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, lemon juice, and salt.
- Stir and cook until apples soften slightly — about 8 to 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let cool completely.
Step 2: Prepare the Crust
- On a floured surface, roll out one disc of pie dough to about ⅛ inch thick.
- Line a 9-inch pie plate with the dough, pressing gently into the bottom.
- Trim excess dough if needed, but leave a bit for sealing later.
Step 3: Assemble the Pie
- Spoon the cooled apple filling into the crust.
- Roll out the second disc of dough and either:
- Place whole over the pie and cut vents, OR
- Cut into strips and weave into a lattice.
- Seal and crimp the edges. Whisk the egg and water to make an egg wash.
- Brush the top crust with egg wash and sprinkle with coarse sugar if using.
Step 4: Bake
- Bake at 425°F (218°C) for 15 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 350°F (177°C) and bake another 40 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbling.
- Tip: If the crust browns too fast, cover with foil halfway through baking.
Step 5: Cool and Serve
- Let the pie cool for at least 2 hours before slicing to help the filling set.
- Serve warm, with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of caramel.