Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Best Recipe for Apple Pie. This classic dessert features a perfectly flaky double crust enveloping a deliciously spiced apple filling, combining sweet and tart flavors for an unforgettable treat. Whether it’s Thanksgiving, a family gathering, or just a cozy night in, this homemade apple pie is sure to impress. With easy-to-follow steps and tips for success, even novice bakers can create this mouthwatering dish from scratch. Serve it warm with vanilla ice cream or freshly whipped cream for an extra special touch!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 sheets of homemade pie dough
- 5 pounds mixed apples (Granny Smith, Gala, Golden Delicious)
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 & 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- Optional spices: nutmeg and cardamom
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Prepare apples by peeling and slicing them into 1/8 inch pieces.
- In a high-sided skillet, combine apple slices with lemon juice and zest.
- Mix in sugars, flour, salt, and spices; cook over medium heat until fork-tender.
- Cool filling completely before adding it to the rolled-out pie crust in a deep dish.
- Top with remaining crust; crimp edges and vent as needed.
- Bake on a preheated baking sheet for 15 minutes at 425°F, then lower temperature to 350°F and bake for an additional 40-45 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg