Description
This easy apple pie features a flaky crust and a sweet apple filling. It’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (9″) pie crusts
- 7 large Granny Smith apples (peeled, cored and sliced into ½ inch slices)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup light brown sugar (loosely packed)
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (plus the zest of half of a lemon)
- 1 large egg (lightly beaten in a small bowl for egg wash)
- 2 tablespoons sanding sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the pie crust according to your recipe or package directions.
- Place oven rack in the center position and preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice and zest; toss to coat evenly.
- Roll one disc of pie crust into a 12″ circle on a lightly floured surface.
- Lay the crust into the bottom of a deep dish pie plate.
- Spoon the apple filling over the bottom crust and discard the juices.
- Roll out the second disc of pie crust until it is ⅛” thick and lay it over the apple filling.
- Trim the dough along the edge of the pie plate and seal the edges.
- Cut 4 slits in the top of the dough to allow steam to vent.
- Brush the surface with egg wash and sprinkle with sanding sugar.
- Cover edges with a pie shield or foil for the first 25 minutes.
- Bake at 400°F (204°C) for 25 minutes.
- Remove the pie shield, turn the oven down to 375°F, and bake for an additional 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool at room temperature for at least 3 hours.
Notes
- Let the pie cool completely before serving for best results.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 417
- Sugar: 46g
- Sodium: 189mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 77g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 23mg
Keywords: Easy Apple Pie