Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of a classic Perfect Apple Pie, where sweet and tart apples combine with warming spices, all encased in a flaky, buttery crust. This delightful dessert is not just a treat; it’s a memory-maker, perfect for family gatherings or cozy evenings at home. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you can create a masterpiece that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups mixed apples (3 cups Granny Smith, 3 cups Honeycrisp)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Prepare the Apples: Peel and slice apples into a large bowl. Toss with lemon juice, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Let sit while preparing the crust.
- Prepare the Crust: Roll out your pie crust on a floured surface to about an eighth of an inch thick. Place it in a pie dish.
- Fill the Pie: Pour the spiced apple mixture into the prepared crust and pack tightly.
- Top It: Roll out another piece of dough for the top crust; create slits for steam to escape or make a lattice design.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and bake for 45-50 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Serve: Allow cooling before slicing. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 1/8 pie)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg