Description
Make this easy homemade apple pie recipe with fresh apples and a buttery, flaky pie crust. This beginner-friendly pie is a classic holiday dessert, and a Thanksgiving tradition in our house!
Ingredients
- 2 single pie crusts, dough prepared
- 4 medium granny smith apples
- 2 medium gala apples
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) lemon juice
- ¼ cup (30g) flour
- ¼ cup (48g) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 tablespoons cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) pure maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon (14g) butter (salted or unsalted)
- 1 large egg, whisked
- Coarse sanding sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare two single-size pie crust doughs. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Remove one crust from the refrigerator, roll and prepare the crust in your pie plate. Place back in the fridge while preparing the filling (chill for 30-60 minutes).
- Slice the apples about 1/8” thick and toss with the lemon juice.
- In a separate bowl, combine the dry ingredients, and then toss the apples thoroughly to coat. Drizzle the maple syrup over top, toss and add to the prepared crust. Cut the butter into 9 small pieces and distribute over the apples. Return the crust to the refrigerator.
- Remove the second disc of dough and on a lightly floured surface, roll it into a 12” circle at least 1/8-inch thick. Using a pizza cutter, pastry wheel, or sharp knife, cut the circle into 12 even-width strips about 1” wide. Build the lattice crust (here’s a handy tutorial).
- Brush the crust with the egg, and then sprinkle with a coarse sugar (optional).
- Use any remaining dough and small cookie cutters to make cut outs of the pie dough and place along the edges of the crust. Brush the front and back sides with egg wash.
- Bake at 400° for 15 minutes and then reduce the temperature to 350° and bake for another 30 minutes. Allow the pie to cool for a couple of hours before serving.
Notes
Storing and Reheating
- Store the pie airtight. Cover your cooled apple pie and keep it on the counter for up to 2 days. Or, transfer the pie to the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Reheat. To warm the entire pie or a large portion of it, bake it at 350°F for about 15 minutes, or until warmed through. Individual slices can be reheated in the microwave.
- Freeze. Wait until the pie has cooled completely. When I freeze apple pie, I wrap the entire pie (or slices) in two layers of plastic wrap before freezing. It’ll last for up to 4 months. Thaw the pie in the fridge before reheating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 552
- Sugar: 26.8 g
- Sodium: 316.6 mg
- Fat: 26.4 g
- Carbohydrates: 72.3 g
- Fiber: 5.9 g
- Protein: 7.7 g
- Cholesterol: 111.3 mg