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A perfect slice of homemade apple pie on a white plate, showing the tender apple filling and flaky pie crust.

Homemade Apple Pie Recipe (That's Actually Easy!)

The best homemade apple pie recipe featuring a flaky, all-butter crust from scratch and a perfectly spiced sweet-tart apple filling. This foolproof guide ensures a classic, delicious dessert every single time.
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 410

Ingredients
  

  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, very cold and cubed Equal to 2 sticks
  • 0.5 cup ice water
  • 7 medium apples, peeled, cored, and sliced A mix of Granny Smith and Honeycrisp is ideal
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.25 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 0.125 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
  • 1 large egg, beaten For egg wash
  • 1 tablespoon Coarse sugar, for sprinkling

Equipment

  • 1 9-inch pie plate
  • 1 Pastry Blender (optional)
  • 1 Rolling Pin

Instructions
 

For the All-Butter Pie Crust
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Cut in the cold, cubed butter using a pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually drizzle in the ice water, tossing with a fork until the dough just begins to come together.
  2. Divide the dough in half, form each into a flat disk, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least one hour.
For the Apple Filling & Assembly
  1. In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, sugars, flour, spices, and lemon juice. Toss to coat.
  2. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Roll out one dough disk and place it in a 9-inch pie plate. Fill with the apple mixture and dot with butter.
  3. Roll out the second dough disk. Create a lattice top or place it whole over the filling, cutting slits for steam. Crimp the edges to seal.
  4. Brush the crust with beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse sugar. Bake on a baking sheet at 425°F for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 375°F (190°C) and bake for another 35-45 minutes, until golden and bubbly.
  5. Let the pie cool on a wire rack for at least 2 hours before slicing to allow the filling to set.

Notes

Tip 1: Keep all your crust ingredients as cold as possible for the flakiest results.
Tip 2: Bake the pie on a preheated baking sheet to ensure a crisp bottom crust.
Tip 3: Let the pie cool completely before slicing for clean, beautiful servings.
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