Classic Apple Pie

This classic Apple Pie will have grandmas asking for the recipe! The filling is sweet, tart, gooey, and filled with perfectly-spiced apples. I used store-bought pie crusts to make the whole process much faster. You can make your own pie crust, but it is a lot of work. This recipe only has a couple easy steps!

Looking for more easy apple recipes? Try my Apple Crisp next!

About This Recipe

I will be honest, I do not make pies that often. The main reason is that making the crust just takes way too much time. That said, I do really appreciate a good pie crust. If I have a few hours to kill and I'm looking to make something extra special, I will go the extra mile to make a homemade crust.

However, for this recipe, I decided to use a frozen pie pastry instead. I got a double pack of 9-inch pie crusts and used one shell for the bottom layer and another one for the top. My wife didn’t even realize I used store-bought crust and asked how I made the crust- so if you ask me, that's a win!

For apple pie, my favorite way to serve it is with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Another method my wife and I recently started doing is smashing a slice of pie into a bowl of ice cream. Just scoop some vanilla ice cream into a bowl, add a slice of pie, then use a potato masher to smash it. It tastes so good, and now we do this with all sorts of pies.

Key Ingredients

Apples: Granny Smiths are my favorite apple for pie because they're tart and hold their shape well after baking.

Lemon juice: Because pie filling is very sweet, I always add a tablespoon of lemon juice to brighten everything up.

Flour: The apples are going to release liquid when they cook, and the flour will help thicken those juices. I use all-purpose flour.

White sugar + brown sugar: I love adding some brown sugar to give the apples a caramelly flavor.

Cinnamon + nutmeg: Gives the pie that warm, cozy flavor.

Frozen pie crust: Get a double-pack so we can use one for the bottom and one for the top. I bought the ones that are already pressed into a pie pan. If you just have the pastry, you'll have to roll it out.

Butter: This adds that extra bit of luxury to the filling.

Instructions

STEP 1: In a large mixing bowl, combine the apples, lemon juice, flour, sugars, and spices.

STEP 2: Line a 9-inch pie plate with the bottom crust. Pour the apple mixture into the crust, and dot with the butter (I forgot to take a picture with the butter).

STEP 3: Place the second pie crust over the top of the apple mixture. Cut slits into the top for steam escape. Optional: brush the crust with egg wash and sprinkle with additional sugar.

STEP 4: Bake for 15 minutes at 425°F. Reduce the heat to 375°F and continue baking for 35-45 minutes until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.

📋 Recipe

Classic Apple Pie

This old-fashioned apple pie is easy to make, and will have grandmas asking you for the recipe! It has two buttery pie crusts filled with gooey cinnamon apples.

5 from 3 votes

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 50 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 8 people

Ingredients

  

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• ▢ 6 cups apples (6 medium peeled, cored, and cut into ¼ inch thick slices)
• ▢ 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• ▢ 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• ▢ ¼ cup white sugar
• ▢ ½ cup packed brown sugar
• ▢ 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ▢ ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ▢ 1 (9-inch) double pie crust
• ▢ 2 tablespoons butter (cubed)

Instructions

 

• Preheat your oven to 425°F and set the rack in the lower-middle position.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine the apples, lemon juice, flour, sugars, and spices.
• Line a 9-inch pie plate with the bottom crust.
• Pour the apple mixture into the crust, and dot with the butter.
• Roll the second pie crust and place it on top of the apple mixture.
• Press the edges of both pie crusts together to seal and crimp the edges. Cut slits in the top of the pie to create some vents for steam to escape.
• Brush the crust with egg wash and sprinkle with additional sugar, if desired.
• Bake for 15 minutes. Reduce the heat to 375°F and continue baking for 35-45 minutes until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
• Let the pie cool completely on a wire rack before serving.

Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.

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