Apple Pie Made Easy
Discover the joy of homemade apple pie made easy with this step-by-step recipe. Enjoy the perfect blend of fresh apples and a flaky crust in no time!
Servings: 1 9-inch pie
Calories: 296kcal
Equipment
- 1 9-inch pie plate
- Mixing bowl
- Rolling Pin
- Measuring cups and spoons
- pie shield or aluminum foil
Ingredients
- 6-7 cups of peeled and sliced apples
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter cut into cubes
- 1 egg and 1 teaspoon of water for the egg wash
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F and place the rack in the center of the oven.
- Pull out the pie crust you plan to use and let it sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes.
- Peel, core, and slice your apples thinly and place them into a large mixing bowl.
- Add the sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon, and salt and toss until combined.
- On a liberally floured surface roll out the pie crust into a 12-inch circle that is 1/8 inch thick.
- Place the pie crust on the bottom of the dish and press it gently down to fit the dish. Cut any additional crust off that may hang over the dish.
- Spoon the apple filling into the pie and spread it around evenly.
- Place the cubed butter on top of the filling.
- On a liberally floured surface roll out the second pie crust into a 12-inch circle that is 1/8 inch thick.
- Place the pie crust over the top of the filling and trim off any excess pie crust.
- Then, crimp the bottom and top pie crust edges together either by using a fork or your fingers until they are both sealed together all the way around.
- Whisk together the egg and water and brush the pie with the egg wash. Use a sharp knife to cut at least 4 vents in the crust.
- To avoid the edges of the pie from browning too much place your pie shield around the pie. Alternatively, you can cut a 38-inch strip of aluminum foil and wrap it around the edges of the pie.
- Place the pie on a baking sheet to catch any drippings and bake the pie for 25 minutes with the pie shield then reduce the temperature to 375 degrees and bake for 30-35 minutes more without the pie shield. Periodically check the edges for burning.
- You know the pie is done once you see that it is a golden brown and bubbling.
- Allow the pie to fully cool before slicing and serving, this can take anywhere from 2-4 hours.
- Apple pie stores well in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, covered.
Notes
If using store-bought crust, it is best to follow the baking instructions on the package.
Nutrition
Serving: 1slice | Calories: 296kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Fat: 14g | Sodium: 251mg | Sugar: 20g
