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Our Classic Double Crust Apple Pie Recipe – made with tart, juicy apples piled high and wrapped in a buttery, flaky, double crust pastry. To me, nothing says ‘home’ like Apple Pie!
According to the American Pie Council, one out of every five Americans prefer apple pie. Pumpkin, pecan, banana cream and cherry round out the top five most popular pies, according to a survey conducted by Crisco. There’s no doubt apple pie is beloved in the United States, right up there with baseball, grandma, and the good ol’ red, white and blue!
Apple pie is, by far, my favorite to make because each and every pie turns out unique, with character all its own.
If you’ve never tried making an apple pie recipe, then allow me a moment to argue on its behalf. This is the year you can surprise your family with this amazingly wonderful, simple dessert. It’s not a one bowl deal, but it’s so much easier than you might think. You don’t have to make homemade pastry if you’re ‘crust-a-phobic’ … just buy a package of refrigerated pre-made pastry and give it a go!
Julia Child said we should be “fearless in the kitchen.” She was right!
If you can peel and slice an apple (or eight), you can make this wonderful apple pie recipe. I bake a lot, and know that sometimes it takes a few tries to get everything just perfect. But this apple pie is not difficult to make and it’s worth the effort.
Thick or thin, apple pie is always delicious!
This particular pie ended up super thick (a/k/a fat and chunky) but you can make it thinner if you want (make it fat! You won’t be sorry.) It’s a little harder to cut and serve, but if the apples fall out, serve it in a bowl, with ice cream, of course. If you allow the pie to cool to room temperature, it will hold together much better.
Apple pie, a holiday favorite!
Even though Thanksgiving has come and gone, there’s no reason you can’t have apple pie at your next holiday celebration! Â Serve it with a slice of cheddar cheese (really – it’s delicious) or a big scoop of ice cream. Dulce de Leche or vanilla are my favorite ice cream flavors to serve with apple pie. Â Pie is the answer to all those “what should I make for dessert” questions! Â It’s perfect all year long. Â Trust me on this one!
What’s your favorite pie?
Finally, do you prefer your apple pie with or without ice cream? Â I say “with” please!
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Classic Apple Pie
Ingredients
- 8 cups peeled cooking apples, sliced thin (about 3 pounds - 7 to 8 medium apples - I prefer Granny Smith Apples)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons lightly packed brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 1 large egg mixed with 1 tablespoon milk for brushing on the pie before baking
- Turbinado sugar or coarse granulated or sparkling sugar for topping, optional
- 1 Double crust pastry
Instructions
- Add the peeled, cored and sliced apples to a large mixing bowl. If apples lack tartness, sprinkle with 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice. In a small bowl, whisk together the sugar, flour, cinnamon and nutmeg. Add the sugar mixture to the sliced apples; toss to coat the fruit. Set aside.
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Remove the pastry from the refrigerator and allow it to sit at room temperature about 15 minutes. Roll out one disc of the dough on a lightly floured, clean work surface to a 12-inch circle. Gently fit the pastry dough into a deep dish 9-inch pie plate taking care not to stretch the dough. Trim the edges of the dough leaving about a 1-inch overhang.
- Fill the pastry with the apple mixture; dot with the remaining 2 tablespoons of diced butter. Roll out the remaining disc of dough and fit over the apples. To seal the edges, use a wet finger to moisten the edge of the pie crust (around the rim.) Fold the trimmed top crust edge over and under the edge of the bottom crust. Press to seal then flute the edge in a decorative pattern. Cut two or three small slits in the top crust to vent. If desired, roll out the scraps of dough and cut into decorative designs using cookie cutters or a small knife. Lightly brush the top of the pie with the egg/milk mixture. Discard the remaining egg mixture as you will not use it all. Sprinkle the top of the pie with sugar if desired.
- Line the bottom rack of your oven with a large piece of foil in case juice bubbles out of the pie while baking. Bake at 375°F for at least 1-hour, and up to 1-hour and 15-minutes depending on the height and thickness of the pie. The filling should be bubbly and the crust a golden brown. When checking the pie, you should be able to hear it bubbling inside the crust. If the crust is over-browning during baking, tent with foil. Remove to a rack to cool.
- Serve with a slice of cheddar cheese or ice cream if desired. Pie should keep lightly covered at room temperature for up to 3 days. Refrigerate leftovers if desired for longer storage.
Recipe Notes
- Substitute pre-made refrigerated pie crust if desired.
- You can use a combination of apples but I recommend at least half are Granny Smiths. They hold their shape and don't turn into applesauce when baked.
- Try our Perfect Pie Crust recipe found HERE
Nutrition
Be sure to check out our Perfect Pie Crust Recipe in 3 easy steps including a how-to video. Click HERE to get the recipe.
Here are a few more holiday pie recipes you might enjoy:
- Peppermint Pie
- Cranberry Gingersnap Pie ~ from The View from Great Island
- Cinnamon Pie ~ from A Spicy Perspective
- The Best Pecan Pie Recipe ~ from Gimme Some Oven
Are all your presents wrapped and under the tree? I’m not very good at getting that far ahead. Â Are all your Christmas cards addressed and mailed out already? Â Yeah – I have lots of work to do!
Thank you so much for stopping by!  Happy baking 🙂
Tricia
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Diane (created by Diane)
What a GORGEOUS pie, I could sure go for a slice it’s so nice and thick!
Tricia Buice
Thank you Diane! Hope you’re having a wonderful holiday season 🙂
Karen (Back Road Journal)
A beautifully made apple pie, look out Martha…you’ve got some hard competition here.
Tricia Buice
Haha – you are too kind Karen! Thanks and happy travels 🙂
handmade by amalia
Apple is my favorite pie and this one is almost too pretty to eat.
Amalia
xo
Tricia Buice
Thanks Amalia – hope you are having a wonderful holiday season 🙂
cheri
Hi Tricia, gorgeous apple pie, love how you decorated the crust. My favorite pies are cherry and apple, great idea to try Dulce de Leche with the apple and no I am nowhere done with my Christmas shopping, way behind this year.
Tricia Buice
Cherry is a great pie Cheri – love it! Happy shopping 🙂
Monica
I love that gorgeous crust! Your family is just so lucky.
I’ve never made an apple pie, just a galette. One day…
Tricia Buice
Apple pie and apple galette are the same so I know you can make this! Have a wonderful week Monica!
Gerlinde @Sunnycovechef
My husband would love it if I served him this delicious looking apple pie. It looks fantastic Tricia, you outdid yourself.
Tricia Buice
Thanks Gerlinde 🙂 Hope you’ll give it a try!
Jennifer @ Seasons and Suppers
Your pie skills continue to amaze me! Absolutely beautiful 🙂 And I would have a hard time picking my favourite pie. I love them all.
Tricia Buice
Aww thanks Jennifer! I do enjoy playing with dough!
Susan
Apple pie is by far my family’s favorite and always present on our Thanksgiving table. Yours is stunning, Tricia!
Tricia Buice
Thanks Susan – I think my family would eat it any day of the year. So much fun to make too!
Marisa Franca @ All Our Way
Absolutely gorgeous!! I can just imagine the taste of the filling and the crust must be sheer heaven. I’ve pinned the recipe to make at a later date!
Tricia Buice
Hi Marisa! Thanks so much for stopping by and commenting. I love being able to PIN recipes to make later 🙂 So much inspiration on Pinterest. Thanks! Have a wonderful holiday season.
Margaret
Have you ever made apple pie without cinnamon or nutmeg. You really should because the apple taste really shines through. I am originally from England and never had cinnamon in my apple pie. When I first tasted apple pie with cinnamon all I could taste was the cinnamon, henceno cinnamn in my pies.
Tricia Buice
No I haven’t tried that Margaret – but I will! There are so many apples in this pie – you can really taste the apples but I understand what you’re saying. I love it when you can actually taste the fruit in a pie or dessert. Thanks for reading and commenting!
Monique
Tricia….beautiful! it is one of our faves here and I can tell by the look of your filling even..that that is the kind we love♥
Tricia Buice
Loads of apples in this one Monique 🙂 Thank you!
sue | theviewfromgreatisland
That last shot with the ice cream will be in my dreams tonight! I’ve never mastered the art of the apple pie, but with this recipe I think I can do it 🙂 I love how tall you layered up that apple filling, this is a keeper <3
Tricia Buice
Thanks Sue! Ice cream is a must have on apple pie 🙂
Dom
this looks spectacular… look at those glorious layers of apple. I’m a bit mad because I like my pie cold, with cream! Divine!
Tricia Buice
Cold with cream sounds wonderful Dom – thanks for the suggestion and the kind words 🙂
Chris Scheuer
Tricia, you make the most gorgeous pies, prettier than any pastry shop I’ve ever been to. I can’t believe how high and loaded with juicy apples this is. I’ll take mine warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream please!
Tricia Buice
Thank you Chris! You are so sweet – and vanilla ice cream works for me too!
Angie@Angie's Recipes
o Tricia, this looks beyond delicious and it’s so beautiful too!
Tricia Buice
Thanks Angie – it’s a fun pie to make 🙂
Lea Ann (Cooking On The Ranch)
What an absolutely perfect beautiful pie. I bought some of those cut-outs at Sur la Table awhile back. You’ve inspired me to get my rear in gear and use them.
Tricia Buice
Hi Lea Ann! Thanks so much for stopping by and happy baking!
Laurie
I’m a Granny Smith kind of gal too! Those are the only apples I have ever used and they are delish for making apple pie! Your pie is beautiful and I also the cutouts to decorate. Happy baking.
Tricia Buice
Thank you Laurie! Baking pies is good for the soul and it’s always a favorite with guests. Hope you have a blessed holiday season! Happy baking to you too 🙂