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Desserts

Classic Apple Pie

★★★★☆ 4.9 (401 reviews) Prep: 30 min Cook: 50 min ⏱ Total: 1 hr 20 min Serves: 8 Level: Medium

Flaky lattice crust, cinnamon-spiced apples — serve warm with ice cream.

Ingredients

  • 2 pie crusts (top & bottom)
  • 6 cups sliced apples
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp nutmeg
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp butter + 1 egg (wash)

Method

  1. Toss apples with sugar, flour, spices and lemon juice; rest 15 minutes.
  2. Line a 9-inch pie dish with the bottom crust; fill with apples and dot with butter.
  3. Weave the top crust into a lattice; brush with egg wash.
  4. Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 20 minutes, then 375°F (190°C) for 30 minutes, until bubbling.
  5. Rest at least 2 hours before slicing. Serve with vanilla ice cream.