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There’s nothing quite like the warm, comforting aroma of freshly baked apple pie. And lucky for you, I’ve got not one but TWO incredible recipes to share with you today!
Let’s start with the classic — Sonia Peronaci’s Apple Pie recipe. This one is sure to impress your friends and family with its perfect balance of sweet, spiced apples and buttery crust.

Apple Pie Recipe

Ingredients:

• 500g flour
• 200 g butter
• 200 g sugar
• 1 egg and 1 yolk
• 3 apples
• Vanilla extract
• Cinnamon

Instructions:

1. Mix the flour, sugar, butter and eggs together in a bowl until you have a smooth, firm dough.
2. Wrap the dough in clingfilm and leave it to chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
3. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
4. Peel and thinly slice the apples.
5. In a small bowl, mix together the sugar, cinnamon and vanilla extract.
6. Roll out the pastry onto a floured surface and line a pie dish with it.
7. Layer the apples into the pie dish, and sprinkle over the sugar mixture.
8. Use the remaining pastry to make a lid for the pie, crimping the edges together with a fork.
9. Use a sharp knife to cut a few slits into the top of the pie.
10. Bake in the oven for 45-50 minutes or until golden brown.

If you’re looking for a slight twist on the traditional recipe, look no further than Priscotty Pure’s Nanny’s Homemade Apple Pie Recipe. This recipe adds a touch of nostalgia and family tradition to your baking, and will undoubtedly have your loved ones asking for seconds (or thirds!).

Nanny’s Homemade Apple Pie Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 6-7 medium-sized Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 double pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
• 1 egg, beaten
• Sanding sugar (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 220°C (425°F).
2. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter. Stir in the flour to form a paste.
3. Add water, white sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg, and bring to a boil.
4. Reduce temperature and allow mixture to simmer for 5 minutes.
5. Remove the mixture from the heat and stir in the sliced apples and lemon juice.
6. Roll out half of the pie crust and place it into a 9-inch pie dish.
7. Pour the apple mixture into the crust.
8. Roll out the remaining pie crust and lay it over the top of the apple mixture. Use a fork to crimp the edges together.
9. Brush the top with the beaten egg and sprinkle with sanding sugar (if desired).
10. Bake for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 175°C (350°F) and continue baking for 35-45 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.

Whichever recipe you choose to go with, both of these apple pies are sure to please your taste buds and impress your friends and family. So get baking and enjoy the delicious, mouth-watering aromas filling your home!