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Best Apple Pie Recipe

Apple Pie Recipe

Apple pie is the ultimate comfort dessert, loved for its flaky, buttery crust and warm, cinnamon-spiced apple filling. This Perfect Apple Pie Recipe takes the classic dessert to the next level with a balance of tart and sweet apples like Granny Smith and Honeycrisp. The result is a pie that’s rich, flavorful, and full of texture. Whether you’re making it for a holiday gathering or a casual weekend treat, this apple pie is sure to impress your family and friends. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for the perfect finishing touch. With simple ingredients and easy steps, you can enjoy a homemade apple pie that looks and tastes like it came from a bakery.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 People
Calories 380 kcal

Equipment

  • 9-inch pie dish
  • Mixing bowls
  • Rolling Pin
  • Pastry brush
  • knife

Ingredients
  

For the Crust:

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup unsalted butter cold, cubed
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup ice water as needed

For the Filling:

  • 6 medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and sliced
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter

For the Topping:

  • 1 egg
  • 1 tbsp sugar for sprinking

Instructions
 

  • 1. Make the Pie Crust:In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.Gradually add ice water, a tablespoon at a time, until the dough comes together. Divide the dough in half, shape each half into a disk, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
    2. Prepare the Apple Filling:In a large bowl, toss the sliced apples with granulated sugar, brown sugar, flour, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla extract. Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes to release the apple juices.
    3. Roll Out the Dough:Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). On a floured surface, roll out one disk of the dough into a 12-inch circle and place it in the pie dish, allowing the excess to hang over the edges.
    4. Assemble the Pie:Pour the apple filling into the crust-lined pie dish and dot the top with small pieces of butter. Roll out the second disk of dough and place it over the apples. Trim the excess dough and crimp the edges to seal.
    5. Brush and Bake:Brush the top crust with beaten egg and sprinkle with sugar. Cut a few small slits in the top to allow steam to escape.Bake for 45-50 minutes, until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling. If the edges start to brown too quickly, cover them with foil.
    6. Cool and Serve:Let the pie cool for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the filling to set. Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Notes

  • For the best flavor, use a combination of tart and sweet apples, such as Granny Smith and Honeycrisp.
  • To make the crust extra flaky, keep the butter and water as cold as possible when preparing the dough.
  • You can make the dough ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 days or in the freezer for up to 1 month.
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