Apple pie

Here’s a classic homemade apple pie recipe—simple, cozy, and always a favorite 🍎🥧

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Ingredients (Serves 8)

For the crust:

• 2 unbaked 9-inch pie crusts (store-bought or homemade)

For the filling:

• 6–7 cups apples, peeled, cored, and sliced (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work great)
• ¾ cup sugar
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• ¼ tsp nutmeg (optional)
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

For topping:

• 1 tbsp butter, cut into small pieces
• 1 egg + 1 tbsp water (for egg wash, optional)

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven:
   • Preheat to 425°F (220°C).
2. Make the filling:
   • In a large bowl, mix apples, sugar, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, vanilla, and salt until apples are well coated.
3. Assemble the pie:
   • Place one pie crust into a pie pan.
   • Pour in the apple filling and dot with butter.
   • Cover with the second crust (lattice or full top).
   • Seal edges and cut small slits if using a full top crust.
4. Optional egg wash:
   • Brush the top crust with egg wash for a golden finish.
5. Bake:
   • Bake at 425°F for 15 minutes, then reduce heat to 350°F (175°C).
   • Continue baking for 35–45 minutes, until crust is golden and filling is bubbly.
6. Cool & serve:
   • Let cool for at least 2 hours before slicing so it sets properly.

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💡 Tips:

• Mix apple types for better flavor (tart + sweet).
• If edges brown too fast, cover them with foil.
• Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

If you want, I can also share a quick apple pie using canned filling or an easy apple crumble pie version.