There’s something magical about the smell of apple pie baking—it wraps your whole kitchen in a warm hug. This classic homemade apple pie recipe brings together tender cinnamon-spiced apples tucked into a buttery, flaky crust. It’s the kind of pie that makes you pause after every bite because it tastes just like comfort.
Whether it’s for a holiday dinner or just because you’ve got a bag of apples on the counter, this pie never disappoints. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for that irresistible finishing touch.
⏱ Prep Time 30 minutes | 🔥 Cook Time 50 minutes | 🍽 Servings 8 | 🌱 Difficulty Level Intermediate | 📦 Storage Tips Store covered at room temp for 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days. Best eaten warm.
Ingredients List
For the filling:
- 6 cups thinly sliced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
For the crust:
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter (cold, cut into cubes)
- 6–8 tablespoons ice water
Optional topping:
- 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon sugar (for sprinkling)
Instructions
- Make the crust: In a bowl, mix flour, salt, and sugar. Cut in butter using a fork or pastry cutter until pea-sized crumbs form. Add ice water one tablespoon at a time until dough just comes together. Divide into two disks, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least 1 hour.
- Prepare the filling: In a large bowl, toss sliced apples with sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and lemon juice. Set aside.
- Assemble: Roll out one dough disk and fit into a 9-inch pie plate. Fill with apple mixture. Roll out the second dough disk and place over the apples. Seal and crimp edges. Cut slits for steam or create a lattice.
- Bake: Brush top with egg wash and sprinkle with sugar. Bake at 200°C (400°F) for 20 minutes. Reduce heat to 175°C (350°F) and bake for another 30–35 minutes, until golden brown and bubbly.
- Cool: Let pie cool for at least 2 hours before slicing for cleaner cuts.
💡 Recipe Notes / Tips
- Butter matters. Use very cold butter for the flakiest crust.
- Too juicy? Add 1 more tablespoon of flour to thicken the filling.
- Short on time? Use store-bought pie dough to save a step.
🧮 Nutrition Info (approx. per slice, 8 slices)
- Calories: 410
- Carbs: 58g
- Fat: 20g
- Protein: 3g
- Sugar: 30g
❓ FAQs
- Q: Can I freeze apple pie?
A: Yes! Freeze the unbaked pie tightly wrapped. Bake from frozen at 200°C (400°F) for 60–70 minutes. - Q: What apples work best?
A: A mix of tart and sweet—try Granny Smith with Fuji or Honeycrisp. - Q: Can I skip the top crust?
A: Absolutely. Try a crumb topping for a Dutch-style apple pie.
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