Hey guys!
Are you ready for some fall baking? Because we’ve got the perfect recipe for the Best Ever Apple Pie!
First things first, let’s talk about the star of the show – the apples. Don’t be afraid to splurge a little and get the good stuff. We’re talking juicy, crisp, and the perfect balance of sweet and tart.
Now, let’s get to the good stuff – the recipe!
Best Ever Apple Pie
Ingredients:
- 1 pie crust
- 6 cups thinly sliced, peeled apples
- â…” cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 1 egg white, beaten
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Place pie crust in a 9-inch pie plate and trim the edges to fit. Prick the bottom and sides with a fork.
- In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, â…” cup sugar, flour, cinnamon, salt, and lemon juice. Toss to combine.
- Pour the apple mixture into the prepared pie crust, and dot with the pieces of butter.
- Cover the pie with the second crust, or make a lattice crust by cutting the second crust into strips and weaving them over the filling.
- Brush the top crust with the beaten egg white and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of sugar.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes or until the pie is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
- Cool the pie completely before slicing and serving.
Now, let’s talk about presentation. You know what they say – you eat with your eyes first! We love the look of this Homemade Apple Pie – it’s rustic, charming, and oh-so-inviting. Plus, the butter pecan topping is the perfect finishing touch!
Homemade Apple Pie
Ingredients:
- 1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust
- 6 cups thinly sliced, peeled apples
- ½ cup white sugar
- ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Place pie crust in a 9-inch pie plate and trim the edges to fit. Prick the bottom and sides with a fork.
- In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Toss to combine.
- Spoon the apple mixture into the prepared pie crust.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, butter, and pecans. Mix well and crumble over the apples.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes or until the pie is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
- Cool the pie completely before slicing and serving.
That’s all for now, folks! We hope you enjoy these delicious apple pies as much as we do. Happy baking!