Description
A perfectly flaky, golden-brown double-crust apple pie with cinnamon-spiced, tender apples and a thickened fruit syrup. This American classic balances tart apples, brown sugar, nutmeg, and lemon for optimal flavor and texture.
Ingredients
2 Rounds Pie Crusts
6 Large Apples
3/4 Cup Brown Sugar
1 tsp Cinnamon
1/4 tsp Nutmeg
1/4 Cup All-Purpose Flour
2 tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F
Roll out first pie crust and place in 9-inch pie dish
In a large bowl, combine sliced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, flour, and lemon juice
Pour apple mixture into crust, ensuring even distribution
Roll out second crust and place over filling
Crimp edges to seal and cut 6-8 slits in top crust
Brush top with egg wash for a golden sheen
Bake for 60 minutes until crust is golden and filling bubbles
Cool completely on wire rack before serving
Notes
Use Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples for best texture
Fresh lemon juice prevents browning and brightens flavor
Egg wash ensures professional-grade glossy finish
For homemade halal crust, use clarified butter
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 60
- Category: Easy Homemade Dessert Recipes & Treats
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Slice
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6.5g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2.5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg