Description
Discover the ultimate Best Recipe for Apple Pie—perfectly spiced and irresistibly delicious! This classic dessert features a flaky double crust and a tender, flavorful filling made with a mix of sweet and tart apples. Whether you’re celebrating a holiday or simply treating yourself, this easy-to-follow recipe guarantees a delightful homemade experience that will impress your family and friends. With just the right balance of spices and freshness from lemon juice, each slice is bursting with flavor. Get ready to create something truly special from scratch!
Ingredients
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- Homemade double pie crust (2 sheets)
- 5 pounds mixed apples (Granny Smith, Gala, Golden Delicious)
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Fresh lemon juice and zest
- Spices: cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Peel, core, and slice apples into 1/8-inch pieces. Combine in a large skillet with lemon juice, zest, sugars, flour, salt, and spices.
- Cook on medium heat for about 20 minutes until apples are fork-tender but firm. Stir occasionally.
- Remove from heat; stir in vanilla and let cool.
- Roll out pie crusts; place one in a deep pie dish. Fill with cooled apple mixture.
- Cover with the second crust, crimp edges tightly, and vent top.
- Chill for 20-30 minutes before baking for flakiness.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (125g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg