Homemade Apple Pie Recipe

This Homemade Apple Pie Recipe is a classic and flaky recipe, which is made with Granny Smith apples and cinnamon. It’s the ultimate comfort food recipe, ready in about 2 hours, plus cooling time.

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Homemade Apple Pie Ingredients

For the Pie Crust:

• 1 recipe all-butter pie crust, divided into 2 disks, chilled

For the Apple Pie Filling:

• 8 large apples, such as Granny Smith or McIntosh (about 4 pounds total), peeled and thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
• 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
• 1 Tbsp. heavy cream

How To Make Homemade Apple Pie

1. Prepare the Bottom Crust: On a lightly floured surface, roll one disk of chilled pie dough into a 13-inch round. Carefully transfer the crust to a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate. Trim the overhang to ½ inch and place it in the refrigerator to chill for at least 20 minutes.
2. Make the Apple Filling: Preheat the oven to 425°F and place a baking sheet on the bottom rack. In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, sugar, flour, cinnamon, and salt. Mix well until the apples are evenly coated.
3. Assemble the Pie: Pour the apple filling into the chilled pie crust, arranging the slices tightly to minimize gaps. Dot the top of the filling with the small pieces of butter.
4. Add the Top Crust: Roll out the remaining disk of dough into a 13-inch round. Lay the dough over the filling. Fold the top crust’s edge under the bottom crust’s edge and crimp to seal. Cut a few 1-inch slits in the top to allow steam to escape. Brush the top of the pie with heavy cream.
5. Bake the Pie: Place the pie on the preheated baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes. Then, reduce the oven temperature to 350°F and continue to bake for 50 to 60 more minutes, until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
6. Cool Before Serving: Transfer the pie to a wire rack and let it cool for at least 2 hours before slicing. This is a crucial step to allow the filling to set.

Recipe Tips

• What are the best apples for pie? Use a firm, tart apple like Granny Smith, or a firm, sweet-tart apple like Honeycrisp or Braeburn. These varieties hold their shape well and provide a good flavor balance.
• How to prevent a soggy bottom crust? Placing the pie on a preheated baking sheet is the key. The initial blast of heat helps to set and crisp up the bottom crust quickly.
• Why do I need to cool the pie before slicing? This is the most important step! A hot apple pie filling is very liquidy. Letting the pie cool for at least two hours allows the juices to thicken and set, so you can get clean, beautiful slices.
• Can I use a store-bought crust? Absolutely. For a great shortcut, you can use a package of refrigerated pie crusts.

What To Serve With Apple Pie

This classic dessert is a star on its own, but it’s even better served warm with:

• A scoop of vanilla bean ice cream
• A dollop of fresh whipped cream
• A sharp slice of cheddar cheese (a classic New England tradition)

How To Store Apple Pie

• Room Temperature: You can store the cooled pie, loosely covered, at room temperature for up to 2 days.
• Refrigerate: For longer storage, cover the pie and keep it in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Homemade Apple Pie Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 400-450 kcal
• Fat: 20g
• Carbohydrates: 55g
• Protein: 4g

Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.

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• Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Recipe
• Baked Apple Chips Recipe
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