Best 8 The Best Apple Pie You Will Ever Eat Recipes

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When it comes to classic desserts, nothing beats the timeless charm of a homemade apple pie. Its flaky crust, sweet-tart filling, and irresistible aroma create a symphony of flavors that warm the heart and soul. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, the pursuit of crafting the perfect apple pie can be an exciting and rewarding endeavor. In this comprehensive article, we'll guide you through the secrets of creating a masterpiece that will leave your taste buds dancing with delight. From selecting the ideal apples to mastering the art of creating a golden-brown crust, we'll provide expert tips and tricks to ensure your apple pie is the best you've ever tasted.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

BEST APPLE PIE



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Lemon juice gives this pie some added zing!

Provided by Debbie Lollo

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Apple Pie Recipes

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
9 apples - peeled, cored and sliced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl mix together flour, salt, and cinnamon. Add apples and lemon juice. Toss until apples are thoroughly coated. Allow to sit for 10 minutes.
  • Pour apples into pastry-lined pie plate. Dot with butter or margarine. Cover with top pastry. Seal edges and cut steam vents in top pastry.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 35 to 45 minutes, until crust is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 328.9 calories, Carbohydrate 43.7 g, Cholesterol 3.8 mg, Fat 16.7 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 318.3 mg, Sugar 16.3 g

THE BEST APPLE PIE



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We love using a variety of apples in our pie; it adds both flavor and texture and makes every bite a little different. Vodka in the pie crust makes the dough easier to work with, and since the alcohol burns off during baking, it doesn't impart any flavor. But feel free to use bourbon or apple brandy instead to complement the filling.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 10h45m

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (see Cook's Note)
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
3 sticks (1 1/2 cups) chilled unsalted butter, cut into pieces and frozen
1/3 cup chilled vodka
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
3 pounds mixed sweet-tart, firm baking apples, such as Pink Lady, Braeburn, Winesap or Granny Smith
2/3 cup dark brown sugar
1/3 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 large egg
3 tablespoons demerara or raw sugar

Steps:

  • For the dough: Pulse the flour, granulated sugar and salt in a food processor to combine. Add the butter and process until the largest pieces of butter are pea-size. Transfer to a large bowl.
  • Stir the vodka, vinegar and 1/4 cup ice water in a small bowl (or 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon ice water if you're not using vodka). Drizzle the wet ingredients over the dough, and then mix with a fork until shaggy pieces form. Knead the dough in the bowl with your hands a couple of times until it comes together (it will look quite dry, which is fine). Transfer the large clumps of dough to a work surface. Drizzle 1 tablespoon ice water over any remaining smaller bits of dough in the bowl and knead again to bring it together. If the remaining dough is still too dry to come together, add more ice water in 1 tablespoon increments. Add to the dough on the work surface and press together into a single mass, incorporating any dry bits. Then pat the dough into a 1-inch-thick block. Divide the block into 4 pieces with a bench scraper or knife. Stack the pieces on top of one another, tucking any unincorporated dry bits in between the layers. Flatten the dough into a 3/4-inch-thick block. Repeat this process (cutting, stacking and flattening) three more times; this creates layers of butter in the dough that produces a wonderful flaky, almost puff pastry-like crust.
  • Divide the dough in half and form into 1-inch-thick discs; wrap each tightly in plastic wrap. Refrigerate at least 3 hours or preferably overnight. The dough can be made 3 days ahead. Keep it refrigerated or freeze it for up to 3 months.
  • To fill and assemble: Peel, core and slice the apples into 1/2-inch wedges. Toss the apples, brown sugar, flour, butter, lemon juice, cinnamon, salt, allspice and nutmeg in a large bowl. Let the fruit sit for 30 minutes to extract the juices.
  • Meanwhile, soften one dough disc at room temperature for 5 minutes. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Lightly flour your work surface. Roll the dough out to 1/8-inch thick (about 16 inches in diameter). Transfer to the prepared baking sheet and refrigerate. Soften the second disc at room temperature for 5 minutes. Then roll it out to the same thickness and diameter as the first disc.
  • Carefully transfer the second disc to a 9-inch pie dish. Lift the edges so the dough slumps down into the dish. Press the dough firmly against the sides and bottom of the dish. Trim the edges, leaving about a 1-inch overhang. Refrigerate for 5 minutes to firm up. Remove the first disc from the refrigerator and let it soften for 5 minutes.
  • Arrange a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 425 degrees F. Line another rimmed baking sheet with foil and place it on the center rack.
  • Scrape the apple filling into the pie dish, creating a mound in the center. Beat the egg with 1 teaspoon water in a small bowl and brush the edges of the dough. Place the other disc over the filling. Trim the edges, leaving about a 1/2-inch overhang. Fold the bottom edge up and over the top edge; press together to seal. Crimp the edge and brush the top with egg wash. Sprinkle with the demerara sugar. Cut several vents in the top evenly spaced. Freeze the pie for 10 minutes.
  • Put the pie dish on the preheated baking sheet. Bake for 5 minutes, and then reduce the heat to 375 degrees F. Continue to bake for 45 minutes, and then loosely tent with foil. Continue baking until the crust is a deep golden brown and the juices are thick and vigorously bubbling, 35 to 45 minutes longer. The juices will start to bubble at around 75 minutes, but they will thicken and bubble faster in the last 15 minutes; don't be tempted to pull it out until the bubbles are really going. (If using a clear pie dish, check underneath to make sure the bottom crust is evenly browned.) Transfer the pie to a wire rack and let it cool at least 4 hours before serving. (Yes, it smells amazing, and yes, people love warm pie. But if you don't give it time to set up properly, the filling will be runny when you cut into it.)

THE BEST APPLE PIE EVER



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A perfect blend of unique flavors comes together to make this amazing apple pie. I just came up with it one day when I couldn't find an apple pie recipe that was appealing.

Provided by Laura

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Apple Pie Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

¼ cup white sugar
1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 pastry for a 9-inch double crust pie
5 apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
2 tablespoons maple syrup
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Stir together the sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a small bowl; set aside. Press one of the pastries into the bottom of a 9-inch pie pan; reserve the crust.
  • Toss the apples with maple syrup and vanilla extract. Spread 1/3 of the apples into the pie pan and sprinkle with the sugar mixture. Repeat the layers with the remaining apples and sugar. Cover the pie with the top crust and pinch the edges to seal.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the crust is golden brown, 30 to 35 minutes. Allow to cool before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314.7 calories, Carbohydrate 42.6 g, Fat 15.2 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 235.3 mg, Sugar 18.5 g

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.

THE BEST APPLE PIE YOU WILL EVER EAT!



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I've made this pie many times it is delicious every time! I made it for Thanksgiving everyone loved it and begged for the recipe. I got the crust recipe from a European cook book called The Essential Baking Cookbook. The filling comes from the latest edition of Better Homes and Garden Cookbook. It may seem silly to use to different recipes but this crust gets rave reviews everytime I make it! My mom and my mom's mom have been using the Better Homes and Garden cookbook their whole life. I bought the newest edition and I love it.

Provided by Baking Girl

Categories     Pie

Time 1h45m

Yield 1 pie, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup self raising flour
150 g unsalted butter, chilled, cubed
2 tablespoons sugar
4 -5 tablespoons ice water
6 cups granny smith apples, thinly sliced and peeled
3/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Lightly grease a 9 inch pie plate.
  • Sift the flours into a bowl and rub in the butter, using your fingertips, until mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.
  • Stir in the sugar, then make a well in the center.
  • Add almost all the water and mix with a flat-bladed knife, using a cutting action, until the mixture comes together in beads.
  • Add more water if the dough is too dry.
  • Gather together and lift out onto a lightly floured surface.
  • Press into a ball and divide into two, making one half a little bigger.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Meanwhile, cut and peel apples.
  • In a large bowl stir together the 3/4 cup sugar, the flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  • Add apple slices and gently toss until coated.
  • Roll out the larger piece of pastry between two sheets of baking paper to line the base ans side of the pie plate.
  • Line the pie plat with the pastry.
  • Use a small sharp knife to trip excess pastry.
  • Transfer apple mixture to the pastry-lined pie plate.
  • Roll out the other pastry between the baking paper until large enough to cover the pie.
  • Note: If doing a lattice pattern, weave on top of pie.
  • Place on filling and seal.
  • Cup slits and crimp edge as desired.
  • If desired, sprinkle sugar on top of pie.
  • To prevent over-browning, cover edge of pie with foil.
  • Bake in 375 degrees F for 40 minutes.
  • Remove foil.
  • Bake in 20 minutes more until fruit is tender and filling is bubbly.
  • Note: If you used a lattice pattern, bake 30 minutes instead of 20 minutes. After the 30 minutes, cover whole pie with foil and bake an additional 10 minutes or until fruit is tender and filling is bubbly.
  • Cool on wire rack.
  • If desired, serve with Vanilla Ice Cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 403.3, Fat 15.8, SaturatedFat 9.7, Cholesterol 40.3, Sodium 3.9, Carbohydrate 63.2, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 31.8, Protein 4.2

THE BEST APPLE PIE



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Make and share this The Best Apple Pie recipe from Food.com.

Provided by 1 Baker

Categories     Pie

Time 1h25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cups apples, sliced
1/2 cup butter, melted
2/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons flour
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 (9 inch) unbaked pie shells
1/2 cup flour
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup pecans, chopped (optional)

Steps:

  • Pour melted butter over sliced apples and soak a few minutes.
  • Combine sugar, flour, and spices.
  • Remove apples from butter (reserve any that is left and use in topping).
  • Coat apples with sugar mixture, pour into pastry shell.
  • Combine topping ingredients and crumble over apples.
  • Bake at 400°F for 40 to 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 568, Fat 33.3, SaturatedFat 17.1, Cholesterol 61, Sodium 362.4, Carbohydrate 66.7, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 39.9, Protein 3.7

BROWN BAG APPLE PIE



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Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Crust: Combine the flour, sugar, salt, oil and milk. Mix until well blended. Pat mixture in bottom and side of a 9? pie pan. Do not roll out. (To smooth it out, use the back of a hot metal spoon and gently push down to smooth evenly.) Set Aside.Filling: Combine sugar, flour, nutmeg and cinnamon. Toss lightly with sliced apples. Let sit 10 minutes for sugar mixture to melt onto the apples and then pour into the unbaked pie shell.Crumb topping: Combine flour, butter and sugar. Mix together with fingers or a fork, until crumbly. Sprinkle over pie. You'll want to bake soon before the butter mixture softens too much.Place pie in brown paper bag and staple shut. Bake at 350°F for 1 1/2 hours. (If oven bakes hot, reduce to 325 degrees. No peeking.) Slit the bag open with sharp knife. Cool on a cooling rack.Serve the pie warm with vanilla ice cream and caramel on top if desired.Source: iheartnaptime.netRecipe formatted with the Cook'n Recipe Software from DVO Enterprises.

Nutrition Facts : Calories per serving 276

ULTIMATE APPLE PIE



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Try our classic Bramley apple pie with homemade shortcrust pastry. Simplicity is key to this traditional dish which makes for a comforting family pudding.

Provided by Angela Nilsen

Categories     Dessert, Dinner, Treat

Time 2h30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1kg Bramley apples
140g golden caster sugar
½ tsp cinnamon
3 tbsp flour
225g butter, room temperature
50g golden caster sugar, plus extra
2 eggs
350g plain flour, preferably organic
softly whipped cream, to serve

Steps:

  • Put a layer of paper towels on a large baking sheet. Quarter, core, peel and slice the apples about 5mm thick and lay evenly on the baking sheet. Put paper towels on top and set aside while you make and chill the pastry.
  • For the pastry, beat the butter and sugar in a large bowl until just mixed. Break in a whole egg and a yolk (keep the white for glazing later). Beat together for just under 1 min - it will look a bit like scrambled egg. Now work in the flour with a wooden spoon, a third at a time, until it's beginning to clump up, then finish gathering it together with your hands. Gently work the dough into a ball, wrap in cling film, and chill for 45 mins. Now mix the 140g/5oz sugar, the cinnamon and flour for the filling in a bowl that is large enough to take the apples later.
  • After the pastry has chilled, heat the oven to 190C/fan 170C/gas 5. Lightly beat the egg white with a fork. Cut off a third of the pastry and keep it wrapped while you roll out the rest, and use this to line a pie tin - 20-22cm round and 4cm deep - leaving a slight overhang. Roll the remaining third to a circle about 28cm in diameter. Pat the apples dry with kitchen paper, and tip them into the bowl with the cinnamon-sugar mix. Give a quick mix with your hands and immediately pile high into the pastry-lined tin.
  • Brush a little water around the pastry rim and lay the pastry lid over the apples pressing the edges together to seal. Trim the edge with a sharp knife and make 5 little slashes on top of the lid for the steam to escape. (Can be frozen at this stage.) Brush it all with the egg white and sprinkle with caster sugar. Bake for 40-45 mins, until golden, then remove and let it sit for 5-10 mins. Sprinkle with more sugar and serve while still warm from the oven with softly whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 695 calories, Fat 33 grams fat, SaturatedFat 20 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 95 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 32 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 9 grams protein, Sodium 0.79 milligram of sodium

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 Braeburn.
  • Peel and slice the apples thinly. This will help them cook evenly.
  • Add a little bit of lemon juice to the apples. This will help keep them from browning.
  • Use a good quality pie crust. You can either make your own or buy one from the store.
  • Don't overfill the pie crust. You should leave about an inch of space around the edges so that the crust can rise.
  • Bake the pie at a high temperature for the first 15 minutes. This will help to create a crispy crust.
  • Reduce the temperature to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and continue to bake the pie for another 45-50 minutes.
  • Let the pie cool for at least 30 minutes before serving. This will help the filling to set.

Conclusion:

Apple pie is a classic American dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its flaky crust, sweet and tart filling, and warm spices, it's sure to please everyone at the table. Follow these tips and you'll be able to make the best apple pie you've ever eaten.

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