5 Secrets to the Perfect Apple Pie You’ll Crave
A classic apple pie with a flaky crust and sweet apple filling.
Ingredients
- 6 cups thinly sliced apples
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 package 14 oz refrigerated pie crusts
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Mix apples, sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice in a bowl.
- Place one pie crust in a 9-inch pie plate.
- Pour apple mixture into the crust.
- Dot with butter.
- Cover with the second pie crust and seal edges.
- Cut slits in the top crust.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown.
- Cool before serving.
Notes
- Use firm apples like Granny Smith for best texture.
- Let pie cool for at least 2 hours to set.