Description
This Easy Apple Pie recipe is a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With a flaky crust and a delicious apple filling, this pie is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
Pie Crust:
- 2 (9″) pie crusts
Apple Filling:
- 7 large Granny Smith apples (peeled, cored and sliced into ½ inch slices)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup light brown sugar (loosely packed)
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (plus the zest of half of a lemon)
Additional:
- 1 large egg (lightly beaten in a small bowl for egg wash)
- 2 tablespoons sanding sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the pie crust: Place one pie crust in a 9-inch pie dish.
- Make the apple filling: In a large bowl, mix together the sliced apples, granulated sugar, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
- Fill the pie: Pour the apple filling into the pie crust.
- Add the top crust: Cover the pie with the second pie crust. Seal and flute the edges, and cut slits in the top crust for ventilation.
- Brush with egg wash: Brush the top crust with the beaten egg and sprinkle with sanding sugar, if desired.
- Bake: Bake the pie for about 50-60 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
- Cool and serve: Allow the pie to cool before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
- You can serve the apple pie with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a delicious dessert.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of sugar and spices in the filling to suit your taste preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 23 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
Keywords: Apple pie, dessert recipe, easy baking