Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with our Best Recipe for Apple Pie. This classic dessert features a flaky double crust and a perfectly spiced apple filling that bursts with flavor in every bite. Ideal for gatherings, holidays, or cozy nights at home, this pie is sure to impress family and friends alike. The secret lies in the cooked apple filling, which maintains its shape while delivering a delightful combination of sweet and tart notes. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or enjoy it cold as a delightful snack. Get ready to elevate your dessert game!
Ingredients
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- 1 homemade double pie crust (2 sheets)
- 5 pounds apples (mix of Granny Smith, Gala, and Golden Delicious)
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/4 teaspoon lemon zest
- juice from half a lemon (2 tablespoons)
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 3/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon cardamom (optional)
- 1 tablespoon milk (for brushing on pie)
- 1 tablespoon beaten egg (optional, for brushing on pie)
- 1 tablespoon raw sugar (for topping pie)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Prepare the apple filling by peeling and slicing apples; toss with lemon juice.
- Cook the apples with sugars, flour, and spices until fork-tender.
- Cool the filling before assembling the pie in a deep 9-inch pie dish.
- Cover with a second pie crust, venting as needed.
- Chill before baking on a hot baking sheet for optimal texture.
- Bake until golden brown and bubbly; allow cooling before slicing.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg