7 Steps To Make A Classic Apple Pie

16 Feb, 2025

Roll out the dough for the bottom crust and fit it into a 9-inch pie dish. You can use store-bought dough or make your own by combining flour, butter, salt, and water.

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Prepare pie crust

Peel, core, and slice about 6-8 medium-sized apples. Toss the apple slices in a bowl with lemon juice to prevent browning.

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Prepare apples

In a separate bowl, mix the apple slices with sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and a tablespoon of flour. This mixture will give the pie its sweet, spiced flavor and help thicken the filling.

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Make filling

Pour the apple mixture into the prepared bottom pie crust. Make sure to spread the apples evenly. Add small dots of butter on top of the filling for extra richness.

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Assemble the pie

Roll out the second pie dough and place it over the apple filling. Trim the excess dough, leaving about an inch overhang. Crimp the edges together to seal the pie, and make a few slits in the top to allow steam to escape.

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Add the top crust

Brush the top crust with a beaten egg mixed with a tablespoon of water. This will give the crust a golden, shiny finish when baked.

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Brush with egg wash

Preheat to 375°F (190°C) and bake the pie for 45-50 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown. If the crust begins to brown too quickly, cover the edges with foil and continue baking.

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Bake the pie