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Apple Pie Recipe That Warms Hearts

This classic apple pie delivers a flaky, buttery crust with tender, cinnamon-spiced apples in a bubbling, caramel-like filling. Perfect for cozy evenings, holiday gatherings, or any time you want a dessert that makes your kitchen smell amazing. Simple enough for beginners, impressive enough for celebrations.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pie crusts homemade or store-bought
  • 6 –7 medium apples Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or a mix
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter cut into small cubes
  • 1 egg for egg wash
  • 1 tablespoon milk for egg wash
  • Optional: coarse sugar for sprinkling on top

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Peel, core, and slice apples into 1/4-inch thick slices.
  3. Toss apples with granulated sugar, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and vanilla until evenly coated.
  4. Roll out bottom crust into a 9-inch pie dish and gently press it in.
  5. Pour apple filling into the crust and dot with butter cubes.
  6. Place top crust over the filling, seal edges, and cut slits for steam.
  7. Whisk egg and milk, brush over crust, sprinkle coarse sugar if desired.
  8. Bake 50–60 minutes until crust is golden and filling is bubbling.
  9. Cool at least 2 hours before slicing to set the filling.

Notes

Use a mix of sweet and tart apples for depth of flavor.
Cover edges with foil if they brown too quickly.
Cooling is essential to prevent runny slices.
Store leftovers at room temperature 1 day or refrigerate up to 3 days.
Pie can be frozen baked or unbaked for up to 2 months.
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