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A freshly baked apple pie with a golden crust, cooling on a wire rack.

Best way to grow perfect Apple Pie in 3 steps

Discover the easiest method to bake a delicious apple pie from scratch. This foolproof recipe breaks down the process into just three simple steps, ensuring a perfect dessert every time.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pie Crust
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup cold unsalted butter cubed
  • 0.5 cup ice water
Apple Filling
  • 6 medium firm, tart apples peeled, cored, sliced
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.25 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 0.25 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons butter cubed

Equipment

  • large mixing bowls
  • rolling pin
  • 9-inch pie plate
  • whisk
  • paring knife
  • measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

Prepare Pie Crust and Filling
  1. Combine flour, salt, and cold butter to make the pie crust dough; chill the dough. In a separate bowl, mix sliced apples with sugars, flour, spices, and lemon juice for the filling.
Assemble and Bake
  1. Roll out half the dough for the bottom crust, fill with the apple mixture, and dot with butter. Top with the remaining dough, crimp the edges, and cut vents for steam.
Cool and Serve
  1. Bake until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly. Allow the pie to cool completely on a wire rack before slicing and serving to ensure the filling sets.

Notes

For the best flavor and texture, use a mix of tart and sweet apples like Granny Smith and Honeycrisp. Allowing the pie to cool completely is crucial for the filling to set, preventing a watery slice.