Classic Apple Pie
A timeless apple pie filled with sweet, tender apples and enveloped in a flaky crust, perfect for gatherings or cozy family dinners.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 80 minutes
- Yield: 8 slices
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 pie crusts (store-bought or homemade)
- 6-8 medium apples, peeled and sliced
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon butter, cut into small pieces
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Combine the peeled and sliced apples with sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice in a large bowl. Toss until evenly coated.
- Place one pie crust in a 9-inch pie pan and fill it with the apple mixture.
- Dot the filling with small pieces of butter.
- Cover with the second pie crust, seal the edges, and cut slits in the top for steam to escape.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes or until golden brown and bubbling.
- Cool for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Mixing sweet and tart apples enhances the flavor. Avoid overhandling the dough to keep it flaky.