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apple pie

Easy Delicious Apple Pie

5 from 1 vote
A classic, foolproof homemade pie featuring a perfectly spiced, precooked fruit filling and a flaky, golden brown crust. Precooking the filling guarantees no soggy bottoms.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 cups Granny Smith and Honeycrisp apples, peeled and sliced Mix tart and sweet varieties
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup light brown sugar, packed Adds a rich molasses flavor
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch Thickens the fruit juices
  • 2 pie crusts Store-bought or homemade
  • 1 large egg Beaten, for egg wash

Equipment

  • 1 Large pot For cooking the filling
  • 1 9-inch pie dish Glass preferred
  • 1 Pastry brush For the egg wash

Method
 

  1. Combine the sliced apples, sugars, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cornstarch in a large pot over medium heat.
    mixing apple pie filling ingredients in a pot
  2. Stir frequently until the juices thicken into a glossy syrup and the apples soften slightly.
  3. Transfer the filling to a wide bowl and let it cool completely to room temperature.
    cooling cooked apple pie filling in a bowl
  4. Press the bottom crust into a 9-inch pie dish and pour in the cooled apple mixture.
  5. Top with the second crust, crimp the edges to seal, and brush with the egg wash.
    crimping top pie crust edges
  6. Bake in a preheated 375°F oven for 50-60 minutes until the crust is deep golden brown and juices bubble.

Nutrition

Serving: 150gCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 110mgFiber: 3gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store covered at room temperature for up to 2 days, or in the refrigerator for 5 days. For the cleanest slices, ensure the pie cools for at least 3 hours before serving.

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