Description
This classic Easy Apple Pie features a buttery double-crust pastry filled with thinly sliced apples layered with cinnamon sugar, baked to golden perfection. It’s a warm and inviting dessert perfect for fall or any time you crave a comforting homemade pie.
Ingredients
Scale
Pie Crust
- 1 (14.1 ounce) package pastry for a 9-inch double-crust pie
Filling
- 6 cups thinly sliced apples
- 0.75 cup white sugar, or more to taste
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon butter
Egg Wash
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all ingredients needed for the pie. Preheat your oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C) to get it ready for baking.
- Line Pie Dish: Place one of the pastry crusts into a 9-inch pie dish, pressing it firmly against the dish to fit properly. Set the second crust aside for later.
- Mix Cinnamon Sugar: In a small bowl, combine 3/4 cup white sugar with 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon. Add extra sugar if your apples are particularly tart to balance the flavor.
- Layer Apples: Arrange the thinly sliced apples evenly over the bottom crust in the pie dish, sprinkling each layer with the cinnamon-sugar mixture to infuse flavor throughout.
- Add Butter: Dot small pieces of the tablespoon of butter over the top layer of the apples to add richness and moisture to the filling as it bakes.
- Cover with Top Crust: Place the second pastry crust over the apple filling. Trim any excess dough and flute the edges by pinching them to seal the pie well, preventing leaks during baking.
- Apply Egg Wash: Beat the egg with 1 tablespoon of water to create an egg wash. Brush this over the top crust for a beautiful golden finish. Cut several small slits in the crust to allow steam to escape safely while baking.
- Bake Initially: Place the pie on the lowest oven rack and bake at 450 degrees F (230 degrees C) for 10 minutes. This initial high heat helps set the crust and activate browning.
- Reduce Heat and Continue Baking: Lower the oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and bake for an additional 30 to 35 minutes, until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool slightly. Serve warm or cold as desired for a delicious dessert experience.
Notes
- This apple pie recipe is incredibly simple yet yields a warm, comforting dessert with layers of cinnamon-spiced apples and a flaky double crust.
- Adjust sugar quantity depending on the tartness of your apples to achieve a perfect balance of sweetness.
- Be sure to cut slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape and prevent the pie from bursting.
- Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an extra indulgent treat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of pie)
- Calories: 249 kcal
- Sugar: 29 g
- Sodium: 128 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 4 mg
