Description
Classic homemade apple pie featuring a tender, flaky pie crust filled with cinnamon-spiced, tender cooked apples. This comforting dessert is baked to golden perfection with an egg wash finish and optional coarse sugar topping.
Ingredients
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Pie Crust
- 1 Perfect Pie Crust Recipe*
Filling
- 1/4 cup butter
- 8 cups thinly sliced apples, peeled and cored
- 2/3 cup lightly packed brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Egg Wash
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon water
Topping
- Coarse sugar, optional
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set aside a 9-inch pie plate and preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to prepare for baking the pie.
- Cook Filling: Melt the butter in a large pot over medium-low heat. Add the sliced apples, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, lemon juice, and salt. Stir to combine and cook, stirring occasionally, until the apples soften, which takes about 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let the filling cool.
- Prepare Crust Base: Divide the prepared pie dough into two discs if not already done. Lightly flour your work surface and roll out one disc to about 1/8-inch thickness, slightly larger than your pie plate. Transfer this rolled dough into the pie plate, gently pressing it to cover the bottom and sides.
- Make Egg Wash: Whisk together the egg and water in a small bowl to create an egg wash. Set aside for later use.
- Assemble Pie: Pour the cooled apple filling into the prepared crust base. Roll out the second disc of pie dough on a lightly floured surface and place it on top of the filling. Alternatively, cut the dough into strips and braid for a lattice top. Cut vents if not creating a braid. Trim excess dough hanging over the edges and crimp the edges of the pie to seal.
- Apply Egg Wash and Sugar: Lightly brush the top crust with the egg wash to help it brown nicely. Sprinkle with coarse sugar if desired for added texture and sweetness.
- Bake the Pie: Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 15 minutes. Then reduce the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) and continue baking for about 40 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling through the vents. If the crust browns too quickly, cover loosely with aluminum foil to prevent burning.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool before serving to allow the filling to set properly.
Notes
- The Perfect Pie Crust Recipe should be pre-made or purchased to simplify preparation.
- Use tart apples such as Granny Smith for a balance of sweet and tart flavor.
- The flour in the filling helps thicken the juices released by the apples during baking.
- Applying the egg wash promotes a beautiful golden crust.
- Cover the pie with foil if the crust edges brown too quickly to prevent burning.
- Allow the pie to cool fully before slicing to ensure clean cuts and set filling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of pie)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
