Who doesn’t love cozying up with a warm slice of apple pie on a chilly autumn evening? We sure do! That’s why we’ve gathered two of the best apple pie recipes out there so you can enjoy a delicious homemade pie in the comfort of your own home.
Let’s start with the first recipe. It comes from Preppy Kitchen and it’s a delightful twist on the classic apple pie.
What You’ll Need:
1.5 lbs of apples (approximately 6 medium-sized apples)
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp salt
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
3 tbsp unsalted butter
1 egg yolk, beaten
2 pie crusts, homemade or store-bought
1 tbsp turbinado sugar (optional)
Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Peel and slice the apples and place them in a large mixing bowl.
3. Add sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, flour, and salt to the bowl with the sliced apples. Mix well.
4. Roll out one of the pie crusts and place it in a 9-inch pie dish. Cut off any excess crust with a sharp knife.
5. Add the apple mixture to the pie dish, and distribute it evenly.
6. Cut the butter into small pieces and distribute them over the apple mixture.
7. Roll out the second pie crust and place it on top of the apple mixture. Cut off any excess crust and seal the edges.
8. Brush the beaten egg yolk over the top of the pie crust. Sprinkle turbinado sugar on top (optional).
9. Cut a few slits on top of the pie to allow steam to escape.
10. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the apple mixture is bubbling. Let cool before serving.
Wow! Doesn’t that sound delicious? If you’re craving something closer to the traditional apple pie recipe, then we’ve got just the thing for you.
What You’ll Need:
1/2 cup unsalted butter
3 tbsp all-purpose flour
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
8 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and sliced
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1 tbsp lemon juice
2 prepared pie crusts
Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and mix well. Add water, white sugar, and brown sugar, and bring to a boil. Reduce temperature and let simmer for 5 minutes.
3. In a large mixing bowl, mix the sliced apples, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice.
4. Roll out one pie crust and place it in a 9-inch pie dish. Trim any excess crust.
5. Add the apple mixture to the pie dish and pour the butter mixture over the top.
6. Roll out the second pie crust and place it on top of the apple mixture. Cut off any excess crust and seal the edges.
7. Cut a few slits on top of the pie to allow steam to escape.
8. Bake for 15 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 375°F (190°C) and bake for an additional 45 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the apple mixture is bubbling. Let cool before serving.
We hope you enjoy these mouth-watering apple pies! Which recipe will you be trying first? Let us know in the comments below.
