🥧 Classic Apple Pie
A warm, buttery apple pie is all about flaky crust and soft, cinnamon-spiced apples—comfort food at its best.
🛒 Ingredients
For the filling:
- 6–7 medium apples (Granny Smith or similar) Apple
- 1/2 cup sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1–2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg (optional)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour or cornstarch (to thicken)
- 1 tbsp butter
For the crust:
- 2 pie crusts (store-bought or homemade) Apple pie (commonly used pie base)
- 1 egg (for egg wash, optional)
- 1 tbsp milk (for brushing crust)
🔥 Step 1: Prepare the apples
- Peel, core, and slice apples.
- Toss them with lemon juice to prevent browning.
- Mix in sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and flour.
- Let sit for 10–15 minutes to release juices.
🥧 Step 2: Assemble the pie
- Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F).
- Place one pie crust in a baking dish.
- Add apple filling evenly.
- Dot with small pieces of butter.
- Cover with second crust (or make a lattice top).
✨ Step 3: Seal and finish
- Pinch edges to seal.
- Cut small slits on top for steam.
- Brush with egg wash for a golden crust.
🔥 Step 4: Bake
- Bake for 45–55 minutes, until crust is golden and filling is bubbling.
- If crust browns too fast, cover edges with foil.
🍽️ Step 5: Serve
- Let it cool at least 20–30 minutes before slicing.
- Best served warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
😋 Result
You get:
- Flaky, buttery crust
- Soft, cinnamon-spiced apples
- Sweet, slightly tangy filling with rich aroma
If you want, I can also make:
- 🍏 Dutch apple pie with crumble topping
- 🥧 Quick skillet apple pie (no oven version)
- 🍦 Apple pie à la mode dessert plating ideas
