Of course! Here’s a classic homemade apple pie recipe with a flaky crust and spiced apple filling — plus tips and variations.
Classic Homemade Apple Pie 🍎🥧
Ingredients
For the Double Pie Crust:
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2 ½ cups (315g) all-purpose flour
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1 cup (225g) cold unsalted butter, cubed
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1 tsp salt
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1 tbsp sugar
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6–8 tbsp ice water
For the Apple Filling:
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6–7 medium apples (a mix of Granny Smith and Honeycrisp or Fuji)
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⅔ cup (135g) granulated sugar
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¼ cup (30g) all-purpose flour
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1 tsp ground cinnamon
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¼ tsp ground nutmeg
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¼ tsp salt
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1 tbsp lemon juice
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2 tbsp (30g) unsalted butter, diced small
For Topping:
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1 egg + 1 tbsp water (for egg wash)
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Coarse sugar for sprinkling
Instructions
1. Make the crust:
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In a food processor or bowl, mix flour, salt, and sugar. Cut in cold butter until pea-sized crumbs form.
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Gradually add ice water until dough just holds together.
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Divide in half, flatten into discs, wrap, and chill for at least 1 hour.
2. Prepare filling:
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Peel, core, and thinly slice apples (~⅛-inch thick). Toss with lemon juice.
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In a large bowl, mix sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Add apples and toss to coat.
3. Assemble pie:
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Roll out one dough disc to fit a 9-inch pie dish. Place in dish.
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Fill with apple mixture, mounding slightly in the center. Dot with butter.
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Roll out second disc and place over filling. Trim, crimp edges, and cut slits in the top to vent.
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Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with coarse sugar.
4. Bake:
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Place pie on a baking sheet (to catch drips). Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 20 minutes.
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Reduce heat to 375°F (190°C) and bake 35–45 minutes more, until crust is golden and filling is bubbly.
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Cool on a wire rack for at least 2 hours before slicing.
Tips for Success
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Prevent a soggy bottom: Preheat a baking sheet in the oven and place the pie dish on it.
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Avoid overflow: Don’t overfill; leave a slight mound in the center.
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Test doneness: Apples should be tender when pierced with a knife through a vent hole.
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Serve with: Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Popular Variations
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Dutch Apple Pie: Replace top crust with a crumble topping (flour + oats + brown sugar + butter).
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Caramel Apple Pie: Drizzle caramel sauce over apples before adding top crust.
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Cheddar Crust: Add ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar to the dough for a savory twist.
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Mini Apple Pies: Use a muffin tin for individual servings.
Why This Recipe Works
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Butter crust = flaky and flavorful.
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Apple variety = balanced sweetness and texture.
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Venting the top = prevents a soupy filling.
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Cooling time = lets the filling set for clean slices.
Enjoy warm with a scoop of ice cream for the ultimate comfort dessert! 🍦