Best 15 Apple Pie I Recipes

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Apple pie is a classic dessert enjoyed by people of all ages. With its flaky crust and sweet filling, it's the perfect treat for any occasion. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, there are countless apple pie recipes out there to choose from. In this comprehensive guide, we'll delve into the world of apple pies, providing you with expert tips and tricks to help you create the perfect one. From selecting the right apples to mastering the art of pie crust, we'll take you through every step of the process, ensuring that you end up with a delicious and visually stunning masterpiece. So, grab your apron, preheat your oven, and get ready to embark on a culinary adventure as we explore the best apple pie recipes and techniques.

Here are our top 15 tried and tested recipes!

APPLE PIE



Apple Pie image

This is a sweet, tart and delicious apple pie. Guaranteed to please. Be sure to use Granny Smith apples since they work the best.

Provided by Lisa H.

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Apple Pie Recipes

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

¾ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon lemon zest
7 cups thinly sliced apples
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon butter
1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie
4 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Mix together the sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg and lemon peel.
  • Line one crust in a 9-inch deep-dish pie pan. Layer 1/3 of apples into pie crust. Sprinkle with sugar mixture and repeat until done. Sprinkle with lemon juice and dot with butter.
  • Place second pie crust on top of filling and flute the edges. Cut vents in top crust and brush with milk for a glazed appearance if desired.
  • Bake at 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) for 40 to 50 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 381.8 calories, Carbohydrate 56.5 g, Cholesterol 4.4 mg, Fat 16.8 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 248.3 mg, Sugar 30.6 g

MOM'S APPLE PIE I



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My Mom makes the best Apple Pie I have ever tasted. Now I would like to share her secret with you. Serve with vanilla ice cream if you wish.

Provided by Rita Wittwer

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Apple Pie Recipes

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie
¾ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
⅛ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
6 tart apples - peeled, cored and sliced
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons whiskey

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (225 degrees C). Fit bottom crust into a 9 inch pie plate.
  • In a small bowl, mix together sugar, flour, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Place sliced apples in a large bowl and sprinkle with sugar mixture. Toss until apples are thoroughly coated. Spoon apples into pan.
  • Dot apples with butter or margarine, then sprinkle with whiskey. Cover with top crust. Seal edges and cut steam vents in top.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes. Lower temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and bake an additional 40 minutes. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 396.9 calories, Carbohydrate 55.3 g, Cholesterol 7.6 mg, Fat 18.1 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 291.7 mg, Sugar 29.6 g

APPLE PIE I



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This is my mother's apple pie. This is the recipe I use all the time and I love it. I also use a dash of nutmeg so if you wish you can put that in too.

Provided by Carol

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Apple Pie Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 cups thinly sliced apples
¾ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 recipe pastry for a 9-inch double-crust pie

Steps:

  • Prepare your pastry for a two crust pie. Wipe, quarter, core, peel, and slice apples; measure to 6 cups.
  • Combine sugar and cinnamon. The amount of sugar used depends on how tart your apples are.
  • Arrange apples in layers in pastry lined pie plate. Sprinkle each layer with sugar and cinnamon. Dot top layer with small pieces of butter or margarine. Cover with top crust.
  • Place on lowest rack in oven preheated to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Bake for 10 minutes, then reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bake for 30 to 35 minutes longer. Serve warm or cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248.5 calories, Carbohydrate 42.2 g, Cholesterol 3.8 mg, Fat 9.1 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 128.1 mg, Sugar 28.5 g

CLASSIC APPLE PIE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 3h20m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 pounds mixed apples (such as Granny Smith, Gala and McIntosh)
2/3 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon or apple pie spice
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 disks Pie Dough, recipe follows
1 large egg, beaten
Coarse sugar, for sprinkling (optional)
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
4 tablespoons cold vegetable shortening
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces

Steps:

  • Peel and core the apples; slice 1/4 inch thick. Transfer to a bowl and toss with the granulated sugar and lemon juice. Melt 4 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the apples and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 12 to 15 minutes. Add the flour, cinnamon and salt and stir until the juices thicken, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool completely. (The filling can be made up to 2 days ahead; cover and refrigerate.)
  • Roll out 1 disk of dough into a 12-inch round on a lightly floured surface. Ease into a 9-inch pie plate. Add the cooled filling and dot with the remaining 2 tablespoons butter.
  • Roll out the remaining disk of dough into a 12-inch round. Lay the dough over the filling and press the two crusts together around the edges. Fold the overhanging dough under itself and crimp with your fingers. Brush the top crust with the beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse sugar. Cut a few slits in the top crust to let steam escape. Chill 1 hour.
  • Put a baking sheet on the bottom oven rack and preheat to 425 degrees F for at least 30 minutes. Put the pie directly on the hot baking sheet and reduce the oven temperature to 375 degrees F; bake until the pie is golden and the filling is bubbly, 1 hour to 1 hour, 10 minutes, rotating the pie as needed. (Cover the edges with foil if they are browning too quickly.) Transfer to a rack and let cool until the filling is set, about 3 hours.
  • Pulse the flour, shortening, sugar, vinegar and salt in a food processor until it looks like fine meal. Add the butter and pulse until it is in pea-size pieces. Sprinkle in 1/4 cup ice water and pulse until the dough begins to come together. Pinch the dough with your fingers; if it doesn't hold together, add up to 4 more tablespoons ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, and pulse again.
  • Divide the dough between 2 sheets of plastic wrap and pat each into a disk. Wrap tightly and refrigerate until firm, at least 1 hour or preferably overnight, or freeze up to 2 months.

EASY AS APPLE PIE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 to 4 medium apples, peeled, cored and sliced
1 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 stick unsalted butter, cut into bits
2 store-bought pie crusts

Steps:

  • Place bottom crust in pan. Add apples, sprinkle with sugar and nutmeg. Top with butter, place top crust over and vent with a few holes poked in pastry top. Bake 375 degrees for one hour.

APPLE PIE



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Baking a pie from scratch takes a little patience, but watching your friends and family enjoy the results makes it all worthwhile.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Pie & Tarts Recipes

Time 6h

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled), plus more for rolling dough
1 recipe (2 disks) Basic Pie Dough for Apple Pie
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
4 pounds (8 to 10) apples, such as Empire, Granny Smith, Gala, Cortland, Winesap, or a mix
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces

Steps:

  • Lightly flour a large piece of waxed paper; place a disk of dough in center. Rolling from center outward, form into a 12-inch circle. (Use paper to rotate dough, and flour rolling pin and paper as necessary to prevent sticking.) Transfer dough (still on paper) to a baking sheet; cover and refrigerate. Repeat with second disk of dough.
  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees with a rack set in lowest position. Remove first circle of dough from refrigerator; wrap around rolling pin (discarding paper), and carefully unroll over a 9-inch pie plate. Gently lift edges and lower dough into the pie plate so it hugs bottom and sides. Avoid stretching the dough, which will make it shrink during baking. Refrigerate.
  • Place lemon juice in a large bowl. Peel, core, and cut apples into 1/4-inch-thick slices; halve crosswise, and add to lemon juice (to keep them from turning brown) as you work. Add sugar, flour, cinnamon, and salt; toss to combine.
  • Remove dough-lined pie plate from refrigerator. Fill with apple mixture, gently packing apples and mounding slightly in center; dot with butter. Lightly brush rim of pie shell with water. Remove remaining circle of dough from refrigerator. Lay over apples; press along moistened rim to seal. Using kitchen shears, trim overhang to 1 inch.
  • With floured fingers, fold overhang under itself to form a thick rim; pinch between thumb and forefinger to form a uniform edge around the rim of the pie plate.
  • To crimp edges: With thumb and index finger of one hand, gently press dough against knuckle of other hand; continue around pie. (Deep indentations anchor dough on rim and prevent it from sliding down sides of pie plate during baking.)
  • With a floured paring knife, cut 5 to 6 slits in top of pie, radiating from center; place pie plate on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake 20 minutes; reduce heat to 375 degrees and bake until crust is golden and juices are bubbling, 50 to 60 minutes more. If edges brown too quickly, cover with aluminum foil. Cool completely, at least 6 hours, before serving.

OLD FASHIONED APPLE PIE



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Apple pie ...so American, so delicious. A true classic. Enjoy!

Provided by Arletta

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Apple Pie Recipes

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 (9 inch) unbaked pie crusts
7 cups peeled, cored and sliced apples
1 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • In a bowl combine apples, sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Place mixture in a pastry-lined 9 inch pie plate. Dot with butter and adjust top crust that has been vented.
  • Place in oven and bake at 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) for 10 minutes. Turn oven temperature down to 275-300 degrees F (135-150 degrees C) and bake 40-50 minutes or until crust is golden brown and apples are tender. Let cool and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 402 calories, Carbohydrate 61.4 g, Cholesterol 7.6 mg, Fat 17.2 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 373.5 mg, Sugar 35 g

APPLE PIE FROM SCRATCH RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: flour, salt, butter, ice water, granny smith apple, sugar, flour, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon, egg, sugar, vanilla ice cream

Provided by Alix Traeger

Categories     Bakery Goods

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 ½ cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 ½ sticks butter, 1 1/2 sticks, cold, cubed
8 tablespoons ice water, or as needed
2 ½ lb granny smith apple, cored, sliced, peeled
¾ cup sugar
2 tablespoons flour
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
½ lemon
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon sugar
1 scoop vanilla ice cream

Steps:

  • In a medium-sized bowl, add the flour and salt. Mix with fork until combined.
  • Add in cubed butter and break up into flour with a fork. Mixture will still have lumps about the size of small peas.
  • Gradually add the ice water and continue to mix until the dough starts to come together. You may not need all of the water, but if the dough is too dry then add more. The dough should not be very tacky or sticky.
  • Work the dough together with your hands and turn out onto a surface. Work into a ball and cover with cling wrap. Refrigerate.
  • Peel the apples, then core and slice.
  • In a bowl, add the sliced apples, sugar, flour, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and juice from the lemon.
  • Mix until combined and all apples are coated. Refrigerate.
  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (200°C).
  • On a floured surface, cut the pie dough in half and roll out both halves until round and about ⅛-inch (3 mm) thick.
  • Roll the dough around the rolling pin and unroll onto a pie dish making sure the dough reaches all edges. Trim extra if necessary.
  • Pour in apple filling mixture and pat down.
  • Roll the other half of the dough on top.
  • Trim the extra dough from the edges and pinch the edges to create a crimp. Make sure edges are sealed together.
  • Brush the pie with the beaten egg and sprinkle with the sugar.
  • Cut four slits in the top of the pie to create a vent.
  • Bake pie for 50-60 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and no greyish or undercooked pastry remains.
  • Allow to cool completely before slicing.
  • Top with ice cream and serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276 calories, Carbohydrate 60 grams, Fat 2 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 5 grams, Sugar 27 grams

THE BEST APPLE PIE



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Boost your apple pie with a buttery crust, pre-cooked apples and an incredible filling with cider, cinnamon and lemon juice. -Nick Iverson, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h40m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1-1/4 cups cold unsalted butter, cubed
1/3 cup cold water
FILLING:
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
5 pounds medium Honeycrisp apples, peeled and sliced 1/4-in. thick
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/2 cup apple cider
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 large egg yolk
1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream
Coarse sugar

Steps:

  • For the crust, pulse flour, sugar and salt in a food processor until blended. Add butter; pulse until butter is the size of peas. While processing, add just enough ice water to form moist crumbs. Divide dough in half. Shape each into a disk; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate 30 minutes or overnight., For the filling, melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add apples and next 6 ingredients; stir to combine. Cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until apples have softened and released their juices, 10-12 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer apple slices to a 15x10-in. baking pan; spread into a single layer. Add cider to remaining liquid in Dutch oven and bring to a boil; cook until juices reduce to 1/2 cup, 10-12 minutes. Remove from heat; add lemon juice and vanilla extract. Pour over apple slices; cool completely. (Filling can be made 24 hours in advance and refrigerated.), Preheat oven to 425°. Adjust oven rack to lowest position; place foil on rack to catch any spills. On a lightly floured surface, roll half of dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a deep dish 9-in. pie plate. Trim pastry to within 1/2-in. of rim. Add filling. Roll remaining dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; place over filling. Trim, seal and flute edge. Cut slits in top. Whisk together egg yolk and cream; brush top of pie. Sprinkle with coarse sugar. Chill 15 minutes., Bake 20 minutes. Reduce oven setting to 350°. Bake until crust is golden brown and filling bubbly, 40-50 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 557 calories, Fat 30g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 363mg sodium, Carbohydrate 73g carbohydrate (43g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

TRADITIONAL APPLE PIE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup shortening
6 tablespoons cold water, plus 5 tablespoons cold water, as needed
6 Jonagold apples, peeled, cored and sliced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup flour
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 tablespoon butter
1 egg
Salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • To prepare the piecrust, combine the flour and salt in a large mixing bowl. Cut in the shortening with your fingers or a pastry cutter, until the pieces are the size of small peas. Sprinkle 6 tablespoons water over the flour, and gently toss with a fork. Push the flour to the sides of the bowl, add the remaining cold water, and mix until all is moistened and combined. Divide the dough in half, and form each half into balls. Wrap each ball in plastic wrap and refrigerate.
  • In a large mixing bowl toss the apples with lemon juice. Combine the sugar, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Add the apples and toss until completely coated. Set mixture aside.
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll out one ball into a 12-inch circle, and place into a 9-inch pie plate.
  • Transfer the apple mixture into the pastry lined pie plate. Cut the butter into small cubes and add to the apple mixture. For the top crust, roll out remaining dough, place on top, and seal and flute the edge. Cut slits on top crust to allow steam to escape.
  • To make the egg wash, crack egg in a small bowl, add a pinch of salt, whisk, and brush on top of the pie. Cover pie with foil to prevent over browning, and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 25 minutes until crust is golden and apples are tender.
  • Serve warm with ice cream or just plain.

CLASSIC APPLE PIE



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Two key elements to a classic apple pie are a double crust and perfectly cooked, lightly sweetened and cinnamon-kissed apples. To achieve this, we honed in on the right combination of butter, shortening and ice water in the crust and gave the pastry plenty of time to hydrate in the refrigerator. For the filling: quickly cooking the apples before going in the pie ensures they will be soft but with a slight bite once cooked and there will not be a huge air gap between the fruit and top crust.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 6h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 1/2 pounds assorted apples (such as Granny Smith, Gala and McIntosh), peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon or apple pie spice
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons cold vegetable shortening
1 1/2 sticks (12 tablespoons) cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
3 to 6 tablespoons ice water
1 large egg, beaten
Turbinado or sanding sugar, for sprinkling

Steps:

  • Make the filling: Toss the apples with the granulated sugar and lemon juice in a bowl. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the apples and cook, stirring, until the juices are simmering. Reduce the heat to medium and cook, stirring, until the firmer apples soften but still hold their shape, 6 to 8 minutes. Sprinkle in the flour, cinnamon and salt and toss to thicken the juices, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat and let cool. (The filling can be made up to 2 days ahead; cover and refrigerate.)
  • Make the crust: Pulse the flour, baking powder, granulated sugar and salt in a food processor. Add the shortening and 4 tablespoons butter; pulse until the mixture looks like coarse meal. Add 6 more tablespoons butter and pulse until pea-size pieces form. Add 3 tablespoons ice water and pulse a few times. If the dough doesn't hold together when squeezed, add more ice water, 1/2 tablespoon at a time. Divide the dough between 2 sheets of plastic wrap and pat each into a disk. Wrap and refrigerate until firm, at least 3 hours or up to overnight.
  • Roll out 1 disk of dough on a lightly floured surface (or between 2 sheets of floured parchment) into a 12-inch round. (If the dough gets too warm, refrigerate until firm.) Ease into a 9-inch pie plate. Add the filling, mounding it slightly in the center, and dot with the remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Transfer the pie to the refrigerator.
  • Roll out the remaining dough into a 12-inch round. Lay the dough over the filling and press the 2 crusts together around the edges. Fold the overhanging dough under itself and crimp as desired. Brush the beaten egg over the top crust and edge; sprinkle with the turbinado sugar. Pierce the top crust with a knife a few times to let steam escape. Refrigerate 1 hour.
  • Put a rimmed baking sheet on the bottom oven rack and preheat to 425˚ F for 30 minutes. Place the pie on the hot pan and reduce the oven temperature to 375˚ F. Bake until the crust is golden and the filling is bubbly, 1 hour 10 minutes to 1 1/2 hours; rotate the pie as needed and cover with foil if the crust browns too quickly. Transfer to a rack to cool completely.

APPLE PIE



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I remember coming home sullen one day because we'd lost a softball game. Grandma, in her wisdom, suggested, "Maybe a slice of my homemade apple pie will make you feel better." One bite, and Grandma was right. If you want to learn how to make homemade apple pie filling, this is really the only recipe you need. -Maggie Greene, Granite Falls, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
6 to 7 cups thinly sliced peeled tart apples
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Dough for double-crust pie
1 tablespoon butter
1 large egg white
Additional sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a small bowl, combine sugars, flour and spices; set aside. In a large bowl, toss apples with lemon juice. Add sugar mixture; toss to coat. , On a lightly floured surface, roll one half of dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim even with rim. Add filling; dot with butter. Roll remaining dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle. Place over filling. Trim, seal and flute edge. Cut slits in top. Beat egg white until foamy; brush over crust. Sprinkle with sugar. Cover edge loosely with foil. , Bake 25 minutes. Remove foil; bake until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly, 20-25 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 414 calories, Fat 16g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 227mg sodium, Carbohydrate 67g carbohydrate (38g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CLASSIC APPLE PIE



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In this very classic, cinnamon-scented pie, the apples are sautéed in butter before they're piled in the crust, ensuring that they're tender but not mushy. Use firm, crisp apples here, preferably all one kind so the slices cook evenly. Honeycrisp, Golden Delicious, Ginger Gold and Granny Smith apples are good options. (Honeycrisps will give you the sweetest pie, while Granny Smiths the most tart.) If using a glass or ceramic pie pan, consider parbaking the bottom crust. Glass doesn't conduct heat as well as metal, so the crust may not cook through if you don't parbake.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     pies and tarts, dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 1/2 pounds firm, crisp apples (see Tip), peeled, cored and cut into 1/4-inch wedges (about 11 cups)
1/2 cup/110 grams light brown sugar
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
Pinch of ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, or a little more if your apples are very sweet
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
All-purpose flour, for rolling out the dough
Dough for a 9-inch double crust pie
Heavy cream, milk or a beaten egg, for glazing (optional)
Demerara sugar, for glazing (optional)

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large skillet set over medium-high heat and add apples to the pan. Stir to coat with butter and cook, stirring occasionally, until the butter is evenly distributed, about 1 minute.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together sugars, spices and salt. Sprinkle over the apples and toss to combine.
  • Lower heat to medium and cook until apples have softened completely but still hold their shape, about 17 to 25 minutes. (Some varieties cook more quickly than others.)
  • Sprinkle cornstarch evenly over the apples and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the apple mixture comes to a simmer and thickens slightly, about 2 minutes. Remove pan from heat, and stir in lemon juice and zest. Allow apples to cool completely (spreading them onto a rimmed baking sheet speeds this up). Apples can be prepared up to 24 hours ahead and refrigerated.
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll half of the pie dough into a 12-inch circle. Transfer dough to a 9- or 10-inch metal pie plate, trimming it to leave a 1/2-inch overhang. Place crust in the freezer for 30 minutes or up to 24 hours.
  • When ready to bake, place a rimmed baking sheet on the middle oven rack and heat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Roll out the remaining dough on a lightly floured surface to a 10- to 11-inch circle. Remove pie crust from freezer and add the cooled filling in an even layer. Cover apples with remaining dough. Press the edges together, trim the excess dough, and crimp the edges with your fingers or a press down with the tines of a fork. (Using a fork might be easier if the bottom crust is too cold to crimp.) Brush the top of the pie with cream, milk, or some beaten egg, then sprinkle lightly with sugar if you like. Using a sharp knife, cut some steam vents in the top of the crust.
  • Place pie on the hot sheet pan and bake for 20 minutes. Reduce heat to 375 degrees and bake for another 30 to 40 minutes, until the filling bubbles in the steam vents, and the crust is golden brown. Transfer pie to a wire cooling rack and allow to cool for at least 2 hours before serving. The pie can be baked up to 24 hours ahead of serving; do not refrigerate before serving.

PERFECT APPLE PIE



Perfect Apple Pie image

Says Judy Oudekerk of St. Michael, Minnesota, "This is one of the best apple pies I've ever tasted."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup shortening
4 to 5 tablespoons cold water
FILLING:
7 to 8 cups thinly sliced peeled tart apples
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 tablespoons butter
1 egg yolk
1 tablespoon water

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine flour and salt; cut in shortening. Gradually add cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time, tossing lightly with a fork until dough forms a ball. Chill for 30 minutes. On a floured surface, roll half of dough into 10-in. circle. Place into a 9-in. pie pan. , In a bowl, toss apples with lemon juice. Combine sugar, flour, cinnamon, salt and nutmeg; add to apples and toss. Pour into crust; dot with butter. Roll out remaining pastry to fit top of pie; cut slits in top. Place over filling; seal and flute edges. Beat egg yolk and water; brush over pastry. Bake at 425° for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350°; bake 40-45 minutes more or until crust is golden and filling is bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 479 calories, Fat 22g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 326mg sodium, Carbohydrate 67g carbohydrate (37g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

WORLDS BEST APPLE PIE



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I found this recipe years ago on PBS - America's Test Kitchen. It is the only apple pie I will make!! It has just the right amount of seasonings... Best I have ever tasted, and easy to make too!

Provided by SD working Girl

Categories     Pie

Time 1h20m

Yield 1 pie, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 Granny Smith apples
4 mcintosh apples
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3/4 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon allspice
2 -9 inches pie crusts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Peel, Core, & Slice apples into a large mixing bowl. Lightly toss with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice while slicing the apples.
  • In seperate medium sized mixing bowl, mix together 3/4 cup white sugar, flour, salt, nutmeg, cinnamon, & allspice, mix until well blended.
  • Next, pour sugar mixture over the apples. Toss lightly until apples are well covered with the sugar mixture.
  • Pour into bottom 9 inch pie shell, then cover with the top 9 inch pie crust. brush top pie crust with melted butter or margarine, and sprinkle with 1-2 tablespoons of sugar.
  • Bake for 25 minutes at 425 degrees. Then turn the oven down to 350 degrees and continue to bake for another 30-35 minutes.
  • Cool ~ serve with whipped topping or ice cream. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243.1, Fat 2.6, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 133.1, Carbohydrate 57.4, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 45.8, Protein 1.2

Tips:

  • Use a variety of apples. This will give your pie a more complex flavor and texture. Some good choices include Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Pink Lady.
  • Peel and slice the apples thinly. This will help them to cook evenly.
  • Add some spices. Cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice are all classic pie spices that will give your pie a warm and inviting flavor.
  • Don't overfill the pie crust. Leave some room for the apples to expand as they cook.
  • Bake the pie until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling. This will take about 45 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Let the pie cool for at least 30 minutes before serving. This will help the filling to set and the pie will be easier to slice.

Conclusion:

Apple pie is a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its flaky crust and sweet, tart filling, it's sure to be a hit with everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a simple and delicious dessert, give this apple pie recipe a try.

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