Description
If you’re seeking the ultimate comfort dessert, look no further than this Best Recipe for Apple Pie. Bursting with flavor, this delightful pie features a perfect balance of sweet and tart apples enhanced by warm spices, all enveloped in a flaky double crust. Whether you’re gathering with family or simply indulging on a quiet evening, this apple pie is sure to impress. The recipe is straightforward, making it accessible for bakers of all skill levels. Plus, with options to customize ingredients and preparation methods, you can make it your own. Enjoy every comforting slice!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 homemade double pie crust (2 sheets of pie dough)
- 5 pounds apples (mix of tart and sweet varieties)
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon lemon zest
- juice from half a lemon (2 tablespoons)
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 & 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 3/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon cardamom (optional)
- 1 tablespoon milk (for brushing on pie)
- 1 tablespoon raw sugar (for topping pie)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Prepare the apple filling: In a skillet over medium heat, combine peeled and sliced apples with lemon juice, sugars, flour, and spices. Cook until tender but not mushy (about 20 minutes).
- Cool the filling completely before assembling the pie.
- Roll out one pie crust into a nine-inch pie dish, fill with cooled apple mixture, and top with another crust.
- Chill assembled pie for 20-30 minutes before baking.
- Brush crust with milk and sprinkle raw sugar on top.
- Bake at 425°F for 15 minutes; reduce temperature to 350°F and bake for an additional 45 minutes.
- Let cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg