apple pie recipe taste of home

There’s nothing quite as comforting as the smell of a freshly baked apple pie wafting through the air. If you love the idea of indulging in a slice of this delicious dessert but are intimidated by the thought of making your own, fear not! We have two fantastic apple pie recipes that are sure to impress and satisfy your cravings.

First up is the Best Apple Pie Recipe from Taste of Home. This classic dessert is made with a buttery, flaky crust and a sweet, cinnamon-spiced apple filling. Here’s how to make it:

The Best Apple Pie Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 6 to 7 cups thinly sliced peeled tart apples
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 double-crust pastry
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 large egg white
• Additional sugar

Instructions:

1. In a small bowl, combine sugars, flour and spices; set aside. In a large bowl, toss apples with lemon juice and vanilla. Add sugar mixture; toss to coat.
2. On a lightly floured surface, roll one half of dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim even with rim. Add filling; dot with butter. Roll remaining dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle. Place over filling. Trim, seal and flute edge. Cut slits in top. Beat egg white until foamy; brush over crust. Sprinkle with sugar. Cover edge loosely with foil.
3. Bake at 375° for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly, 20-25 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack.

Next, we have the Delightful Apple Pie Recipe, also from Taste of Home. This spin on the classic apple pie is made with a delicious crumb topping that adds a bit of texture and flavor to the dessert. Here’s how to make it:

Delightful Apple Pie Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 unbaked pastry shell (9 inches)
• 6 cups thinly sliced peeled tart apples
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/3 cup butter
• Crumb Topping:
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
• 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, combine apples and lemon juice. In a small bowl, combine sugar, flour, cinnamon and nutmeg; add to apple mixture and toss to coat. Pour into crust.
2. For topping, in a bowl, combine flour, brown sugar and oats; cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over filling.
3. Bake at 375° for 50-55 minutes or until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly. Cool on a wire rack.

Whether you’re a seasoned baker or a newbie in the kitchen, these apple pie recipes are sure to impress. Treat yourself to a slice of sweet, warm, homemade pie and enjoy the comforting feelings that come along with it.