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Golden apple pie slice with flaky crust and tender spiced apple filling

Classic Apple Pie Recipe

4 from 1 vote
Aliana Recipes
This classic apple pie recipe creates the perfect balance of tender spiced apples wrapped in a golden, flaky crust. Every bite brings back memories of cozy autumn afternoons and family gatherings around the kitchen table.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 40 minutes
Servings:8 slices
Course:Dessert
Cuisine:American
Calories:420kcal
Cost:$8.75
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 sheet homemade double pie crust 2 sheets of pie dough total
  • ¼ teaspoon lemon zest Fresh zest for brightness
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice From half a lemon
  • 5 pounds fresh apples Mix of Granny Smith and Honeycrisp
  • ¾ cup brown sugar Packed for rich flavor
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar For sweetness balance
  • 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour Thickens the filling
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt Enhances flavors
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon Warm spice essential
  • ¾ teaspoon ground nutmeg Classic pie spice
  • ½ teaspoon ground cardamom Optional but amazing
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Pure vanilla preferred
  • 1 tablespoon whole milk For brushing crust
  • 1 large beaten egg Optional for golden crust
  • 1 tablespoon raw sugar For sparkling topping

Equipment

  • 1 9-inch pie pan For shaping and baking the apple pie
  • 1 Large mixing bowl To combine apple filling ingredients
  • 1 Rolling Pin To roll out pie crust dough
  • 1 Apple peeler or sharp knife For preparing fresh apples
  • 1 Pastry brush To brush crust with milk or egg wash

Method
 

  1. Peel and slice 5 pounds of apples into ¼-inch pieces. Toss immediately with lemon juice and zest in a large bowl. Add both sugars, flour, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom, and vanilla. Mix until apples are evenly coated.
  2. Roll out bottom crust and place in 9-inch pie pan. Pour apple filling into crust, mounding slightly in center. Cover with top crust, seal edges by crimping with fork or fingers. Cut 4-5 steam vents in top.
  3. Brush top crust with milk or beaten egg wash. Sprinkle raw sugar over entire surface for beautiful golden finish. Place pie on lower oven rack.
  4. Bake at 425°F for 15 minutes, then reduce to 350°F. Continue baking 35-45 minutes until crust is golden brown and filling bubbles through vents. Cool completely before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 150gCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 320mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 4gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 45mgIron: 1.2mg

Notes

The secret to this apple pie is using a mix of sweet and tart apples, plus that perfect spice blend that makes your kitchen smell like autumn magic. Let it cool for at least 2 hours before slicing for the cleanest cuts.