If you’re craving a warm, comforting dessert on a chilly autumn evening, look no further than a classic apple pie. We’ve found two incredible apple pie recipes that we know you’ll fall in love with.
Granny Smith Apple Pie
This recipe, courtesy of Baked, uses tart Granny Smith apples to create a perfectly balanced pie with just the right amount of sweetness. Here’s what you’ll need to make it:
- One double crust pie dough recipe (homemade or store-bought)
- 6 cups Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Roll out your pie crust and line your pie dish with it. In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Mix well and pour the apple mixture into the pie crust. Dot the top of the filling with the pieces of butter. Roll out your second crust and use it to cover the top of the pie. Trim any excess dough and crimp the edges of the crust. Cut a few small slits in the top of the crust to allow air to escape during baking. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling. Let the pie cool for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Baked Apple Apple Pie
This recipe, courtesy of Blush Lane, puts a unique twist on the classic apple pie by baking the apples inside the crust. Trust us, it’s delicious. Here’s what you’ll need to make it:
- One double crust pie dough recipe (homemade or store-bought)
- 6-8 medium-sized apples, cored and thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/3 cup honey
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Roll out your pie crust and line your pie dish with it. In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, melted butter, honey, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Mix well to coat the apples evenly in the spice mixture. Pour the apple mixture into the crust-lined pie dish. Roll out your second crust and use it to cover the top of the pie. Cut a few small slits in the top of the crust to allow air to escape during baking. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling. Let the pie cool for at least 30 minutes before serving.
We hope you enjoy these apple pie recipes as much as we do. Whether you prefer the classic tartness of Granny Smith apples or the unique baked apple filling, both of these pies are sure to satisfy your autumn cravings.
