Description
Learn how to bake the perfect apple pie with this comprehensive guide that covers ingredients, instructions, and tips for success.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 to 8 apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 package of pie crusts (or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Peel, core, and slice the apples into thin pieces.
- In a large bowl, mix the sliced apples with sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice.
- Roll out one pie crust and place it in a pie dish.
- Fill the crust with the apple mixture and dot with butter.
- Cover with the second pie crust, sealing the edges and cutting slits for steam to escape.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake for an additional 30-35 minutes.
- Let the pie cool before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, consider adding a pinch of salt to the apple mixture.
- Serve with vanilla ice cream for a classic pairing.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Apple Pie, Baking, Dessert