Description
If you’re in search of a heartwarming dessert that brings everyone together, the Best Recipe for Apple Pie is your answer! This classic dish transforms simple ingredients into a delightful masterpiece that fills your home with the irresistible aroma of spiced apples. Perfect for any occasion—be it a cozy weeknight or festive family gathering—this pie features a delectable double crust encasing tender, flavorful apple filling. With its balance of sweetness and spice, this easy homemade apple pie is sure to impress your friends and family alike. Let’s embark on a delightful baking adventure!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 homemade double pie crust (2 sheets)
- 5 pounds apples (mix of tart and sweet varieties)
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/4 teaspoon lemon zest
- juice from half a lemon (2 tablespoons)
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 & 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 3/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon cardamom (optional)
- 1 tablespoon milk (for brushing on pie)
- 1 tablespoon raw sugar (for topping pie)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Prepare apples by peeling, coring, and slicing them into thin pieces. Toss with lemon juice and zest.
- In a skillet over medium heat, combine apples with sugars, flour, and spices. Cook for about 20 minutes until tender but not mushy; let cool.
- Roll out the pie crust and line a deep pie dish. Fill with cooled apple mixture and cover with another layer of crust or lattice.
- Chill assembled pie for 30 minutes before baking.
- Bake at 425°F for 15 minutes, then reduce heat to 350°F and continue baking until bubbling and golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg