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Classic Apple Pie Recipe

This Classic Apple Pie is perfect for dessert all year round. Sweet cinnamon apples tucked into a flaky pie crust and baked until golden.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 15 minutes
Rest2 hours
Total Time3 hours 45 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 slices
Author: Kristin Maxwell

Ingredients

  • 14 ounce refrigerated pie crust 2 sheets
  • 1 egg white
  • 1 tablespoon water

Apple Pie Filling

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch 
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • Pinch of salt
  • 6-8 apples peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons milk or cream

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. 
  • Roll out 1 layer of pie dough and place it in a 9-inch glass or ceramic pie pan. Flute the edges, and prick the bottom of the dough with a fork. Whisk the egg white and water together in a small bowl, then brush it all over the bottom pie crust. Set aside.
  • In a large saucepan set over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the flour and cornstarch to form a paste. Add water, sugars, spices, and salt and bring to a boil, stirring often. Reduce temperature to low and simmer until a caramel-like sauce has formed. Cool slightly.
  • Place prepared apples in a large bowl. Pour the caramel sauce over the apples and toss to coat. 
  • Transfer the apples to the pie crust, mounding them slightly. Cover with a lattice crust. Brush the remaining egg wash on the lattice work. Use a pie shield or aluminum foil to gently cover the edges of the crust, then place the pie pan on a large baking sheet before placing it in the oven.
  • Bake 55 minutes, then carefully brush the top lattice work with milk or cream. Continue baking for about 10 more minutes until the top is nicely browned. Serve with ice cream and caramel sauce, if desired.

Notes

If the crust is browning too quickly, cover loosely with strips of foil.

Nutrition

Calories: 504kcal | Carbohydrates: 68g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 218mg | Potassium: 234mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 36g | Vitamin A: 435IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 2mg

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