apple pie recipe single crust

Who doesn’t love a classic apple pie? The sweet aroma of cinnamon and apples wafting through the house is enough to turn any frown upside down. And with fall in full swing, there’s no better time to indulge in this quintessential dessert.

Classic Apple Pie (w/ Lattice Crust Tutorial!)

Ingredients:

• 1 double pie crust recipe (homemade or store-bought)
• 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 cups thinly sliced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work well)

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
2. In a saucepan, melt the butter. Stir in flour to form a paste. Add water, white sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg and bring to a boil. Reduce temperature and let simmer for 5 minutes.
3. Roll out half of the pie crust and place it in a 9″ pie dish.
4. Fill the pie crust with the sliced apples.
5. Pour the sugar mixture over the apples.
6. Roll out the other half of the pie crust and cut it into strips for a lattice top.
7. Place the strips over the filling in a lattice pattern.
8. Bake for 15 minutes, then reduce oven temperature to 375°F and continue baking for an additional 35-45 minutes, until the crust is golden brown.
9. Let cool before serving.

Double Crust Apple Pie

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2/3 cup shortening
• 5-7 tablespoons cold water
• 6 cups thinly sliced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work well)
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 2 tablespoons butter
• Milk

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
2. In a bowl, mix flour and salt together. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle with cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until all of the dough is moistened.
3. Divide the dough in half, and roll out one half on a floured surface. Fit it into a 9″ pie plate.
4. In a separate bowl, mix sugar, flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg together. Stir in sliced apples.
5. Pour the apple mixture into the pie crust. Dot with butter.
6. Roll out remaining dough and place it over the filling. Cut slits in the top crust and brush with milk.
7. Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
8. Cool before serving.

So there you have it – two delicious apple pie recipes to satisfy your fall cravings. Whether you prefer a classic lattice crust or a double crust, both of these recipes are sure to impress your family and friends. Happy baking!