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Classic American Apple Pie

A delicious slice of perfect apple pie with a golden brown lattice crust, showing the tender apple filling.
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A time-tested recipe for a traditional homemade apple pie, perfect for holiday gatherings and everyday enjoyment.

Ingredients

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  • 1 recipe for double pie crust
  • 6 medium apples (about 3 pounds), such as Honeycrisp, Gala, or Fuji, peeled, cored, and sliced 1/4-inch thick
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
  • 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
  • 1 tablespoon turbinado sugar (optional, for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disk of pie dough into a 12-inch circle. Carefully transfer it to a 9-inch pie plate. Trim and crimp the edges as desired.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, granulated sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and lemon juice. Toss gently to coat the apples evenly.
  4. Pour the apple mixture into the prepared pie crust. Dot the top of the filling with the small pieces of butter.
  5. Roll out the second disk of pie dough into an 11-inch circle. Place it over the apple filling. Trim the edges, leaving about a 1/2-inch overhang. Fold the top crust edge under the bottom crust edge and crimp to seal. Cut several vents in the top crust to allow steam to escape.
  6. Brush the top crust with the beaten egg wash and sprinkle with turbinado sugar, if using.
  7. Bake for 15 minutes at 425°F (220°C).
  8. Reduce the oven temperature to 375°F (190°C) and continue baking for another 35-45 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly. If the crust starts to brown too quickly, you can loosely tent the pie with aluminum foil.
  9. Let the pie cool on a wire rack for at least 2-3 hours before slicing and serving. This allows the filling to set properly.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, you can add 1 tablespoon of cornstarch along with the flour to help thicken the apple juices.
  • If you prefer a softer apple texture, you can let the sliced apples sit in the sugar mixture for about 30 minutes before assembling the pie.
  • Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for a classic dessert experience.

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