Description
This Easy Apple Pie recipe features a classic double-crust filled with thinly sliced apples and a cinnamon-sugar mixture, baked to golden perfection. Perfectly balanced sweet and spiced flavors make it a comforting and timeless dessert ideal for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Pie Crust
- 1 (14.1 ounce) package pastry for a 9-inch double-crust pie
Filling
- 6 cups thinly sliced apples
- 0.75 cup white sugar, or more to taste
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon butter
Topping
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Gather Ingredients: Collect all required ingredients and preheat your oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
- Prepare Pie Crust: Line a 9-inch pie dish with one pastry crust and set the second crust aside for later use.
- Mix Sugar and Cinnamon: In a small bowl, combine 3/4 cup sugar with 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon. Adjust sugar quantity if apples are particularly tart.
- Assemble Filling: Layer the thinly sliced apples in the prepared pie dish, evenly sprinkling each layer with the cinnamon-sugar mixture for consistent flavor.
- Add Butter: Dot the top layer of apples with small pieces of butter to enhance richness during baking.
- Cover with Top Crust: Place the second pastry crust over the filling and flute the edges to seal the pie tightly.
- Apply Egg Wash: Beat 1 egg with 1 tablespoon water to create an egg wash. Brush this over the top crust for a glossy, golden finish.
- Vent the Pie: Cut several small slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape while baking, preventing sogginess.
- Initial Baking: Place the pie on the lowest oven rack and bake at 450 degrees F for 10 minutes to set the crust.
- Reduce Temperature and Continue Baking: Lower the oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and bake for an additional 30 to 35 minutes until the crust is golden brown and the filling bubbles.
- Serving: Allow the pie to cool slightly, then serve warm or cold according to preference.
Notes
- This recipe is straightforward and ideal for those looking for a classic apple pie without complicated steps.
- Adjust the sugar in the cinnamon-sugar mix depending on the tartness of your apples.
- Ensure to flute and seal the edges well to prevent filling leakage during baking.
- The egg wash gives the crust an appealing golden shine and slight crispness.
- Cutting slits in the top crust is important for releasing steam and ensuring the crust stays flaky.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of 9-inch pie)
- Calories: 249 kcal
- Sugar: 29 g
- Sodium: 128 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 4 mg
