Description
This homemade apple pie features tender apples spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg inside a flaky double crust. It is a classic, cozy dessert.
Ingredients
- 8 large Granny Smith apples peeled cored and thinly sliced
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup all purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 double crust pie dough homemade or refrigerated
- 2 tablespoons whole milk
- 2 tablespoons coarse sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Place a rimmed baking sheet on the center rack.
- In a large saucepan over medium low heat, combine the sliced apples, sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice.
- Cook for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring often, until the apples soften and release thick syrup. Remove from heat.
- Roll one pie dough round into a 12 inch circle. Place it into a 9 inch pie dish, pressing it into the corners.
- Spoon the warm apple filling into the crust. Press lightly for even distribution. Dot the top with butter.
- Roll out the second dough round and place it over the filling. Trim excess dough, tuck the edges under, and crimp to seal.
- Cut several slits in the top crust to vent steam. Brush the crust with milk and sprinkle evenly with coarse sugar.
- Place the pie on the preheated baking sheet. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
- If the crust browns fast, loosely cover the edges with foil during the last 10 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and cool at least 2 hours before slicing.
Notes
- Cooling fully before slicing helps the filling hold together cleanly.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American