Description
A classic American dessert featuring a flaky, buttery double crust filled with tender, cinnamon and nutmeg spiced apples. This homemade apple pie delivers comforting, warm flavors perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Pie Crust
- 1 double pie crust
Filling
- 6 cups sliced apples
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature for baking the pie evenly.
- Prepare Filling: In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced apples with sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Toss everything together until the apples are evenly coated with the spices and dry ingredients.
- Assemble Pie: Place one pie crust into the bottom of a pie dish, gently pressing it to fit snugly. Pour the apple filling inside and evenly distribute it. Dot the filling with small pieces of butter to add richness.
- Add Top Crust: Cover the filling with the second pie crust, sealing the edges by pinching the bottom and top crusts together. Cut small slits into the top crust to allow steam to escape during baking.
- Bake: Place the assembled pie into the preheated oven and bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack. This helps the filling to set, making it easier to slice and enhancing the flavor. Serve warm, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Notes
- Use a mix of sweet and tart apples, such as Granny Smith and Honeycrisp, to balance flavor and texture.
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an indulgent treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
