Here’s a classic homemade Apple Pie recipe — buttery flaky crust, tender cinnamon apples, and the perfect balance of sweet and tart. This is the traditional, all-American version!
🥧 Classic Apple Pie
⭐ Ingredients (1 pie)
Pie Filling
- 6 cups sliced apples (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or a mix)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour (or 2 tbsp cornstarch for a glossier filling)
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- ¼ tsp salt
- Optional: ½ tsp vanilla extract or ¼ tsp allspice
Crust
- 2 refrigerated pie crusts or homemade
- 1 egg + 1 tbsp water (egg wash)
- Optional: coarse sugar for sprinkling
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Preheat
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. Make the filling
In a large bowl combine:
- Sliced apples
- Sugar + brown sugar
- Lemon juice
- Flour or cornstarch
- Cinnamon, nutmeg, salt
- (Optional) vanilla
Let stand 10–15 minutes so the apples release some juices.
3. Assemble the pie
- Lay one crust into a 9-inch pie plate.
- Pour the apple filling inside, including juices.
- Dot the top with 1–2 tbsp butter (optional but traditional).
- Place the second crust over the filling.
- Trim edges, crimp to seal, and cut 4–5 slits for steam.
- Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with sugar.
4. Bake
- Bake at 425°F for 15 minutes.
- Reduce heat to 350°F (175°C) and bake another 35–45 minutes.
- Pie is done when crust is golden and filling is bubbling.
If edges brown too fast, cover them with foil.
5. Cool & Serve
- Let cool at least 2 hours for the filling to set.
- Serve warm with:
- Vanilla ice cream
- Whipped cream
- Caramel drizzle
⭐ Variations
Dutch Apple Pie
- Top with a crumble of butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and flour.
Salted Caramel Apple Pie
- Drizzle caramel between apple layers before baking.
Mini Apple Pies
- Use muffin tins and bake 18–22 minutes.
Hand Pies
- Cut circles from pie dough, fill, fold, crimp, and bake 12–15 minutes at 400°F.
Fried Apple Pies (Southern-style)
- Fill small dough rounds, fold, seal, and fry in shallow oil — like old-time fairs.
If you want, I can also give you Southern fried apple pies, apple turnovers, or a deep-dish bakery-style apple pie. Just say the word!
