A classic homemade apple pie with a flaky crust and sweet apple filling, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Dough
1recipePerfect Pie Crust Recipe
¼cupbutter
8cupsthinly sliced apples(peeled and cored)
⅔cuplightly packed brown sugar
1tablespoonall-purpose flour
2teaspoonscinnamon
1teaspoonlemon juice
¼teaspoonsalt
1eggegg
1teaspoonwater
Optional topping
Coarse sugaroptionalCoarse sugar
Instructions
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Prepare pie crust and fit into a 9-inch pie plate.
Melt butter, cook apples with sugar, flour, cinnamon, lemon juice, and salt until softened, 8-10 minutes. Cool slightly.
Fill crust with apple mixture, cover with top crust or strips, seal edges, and cut vents. Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with coarse sugar if desired.
Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 15 minutes, then reduce to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 40 minutes until golden and bubbling.
Cool before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
Use a pie shield or foil to prevent over-browning of the crust.