Classic American Apple Pie

The ultimate comfort dessert with spiced apple filling in a flaky butter crust. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream for pure bliss!

Prep: 30 min
Cook: 50 min
Total: 1 hr 20 min
Servings: 8
Medium
Desserts American
By Test User | Published Jan 28, 2026

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Ingredients

8 servings
  • 2 9-inch Pie crust dough
  • 6 cups Apples, peeled and sliced
  • 3/4 cup Sugar

    Suggested swaps

    Honey · 3:4 ratio — Use ¾ cup honey per 1 cup sugar; reduce other liquids slightly
    Maple syrup · 3:4 ratio — Use ¾ cup per 1 cup sugar; adds distinctive flavor
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp Nutmeg
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp All-purpose flour

    Suggested swaps

    Almond flour · 1:1 ratio — Gluten-free; denser result; add extra binding agent
    Oat flour · 1:1 ratio — Blend rolled oats to make; slightly nuttier flavor
  • 2 tbsp Butter

    Suggested swaps

    Coconut oil · 1:1 ratio — Works well in baking; adds slight coconut flavor
    Olive oil · 3:4 ratio — Use ¾ cup oil per 1 cup butter; best for savory dishes
  • 1 egg Egg wash

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Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Mix sliced apples with sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and flour.
  3. Roll out bottom pie crust and place in a 9-inch pie pan.
  4. Fill with apple mixture and dot with butter pieces.
  5. Roll out top crust and place over apples. Seal edges and cut vents.
  6. Brush top with egg wash and sprinkle with sugar.
  7. Bake for 15 minutes, then reduce heat to 350°F and bake 35 minutes more.
  8. Cool for at least 2 hours before slicing. Serve with ice cream!

Tips & Notes

Use a mix of tart and sweet apples for the best flavor - Granny Smith and Honeycrisp work great together!

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