What is the secret to a good apple pie?

It all comes down to balance, tart apples like Granny Smith, a buttery caramel-like filling, and a golden, crisp crust. Don’t skip the sauce poured over the top; it’s what makes this recipe special.

Should you cook apples before putting them in a pie?

No, not for this recipe. Thinly sliced raw apples bake to the perfect texture in the oven without needing to be pre-cooked.

How do you keep the bottom crust from getting soggy?

Use the lower oven rack to get more direct heat on the crust. You can also brush the bottom crust with egg white before filling, and always let the pie cool before slicing.

What are the ingredients of apple pie?

This recipe uses Granny Smith apples, unsalted butter, flour, white and brown sugar, water, and a double pie crust. It’s a short list, but it delivers big flavor.

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Description

A homemade apple pie recipe featuring Granny Smith apples, a rich buttery caramel filling, and a flaky lattice crust, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

Scale

8 small Granny Smith apples

½ cup unsalted butter

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

½ cup white sugar

½ cup packed brown sugar

¼ cup water

1 (9 inch) double-crust pie pastry

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Instructions

1. Peel, core, and slice apples. Set aside in a large bowl.

2. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for 1–2 minutes.

3. Add sugars and water, bring to boil, then simmer for 3–5 minutes.

4. Press bottom crust into a 9-inch pie plate.

5. Layer apples into crust. Cut second crust into strips and create lattice.

6. Slowly pour sauce over the lattice and apples.

7. Bake at 425°F for 15 minutes, then reduce to 350°F and bake for 35–45 minutes.

8. Let cool completely before serving.

Notes

Best served with ice cream or whipped cream.

Freeze fully baked and cooled pie up to 3 months.

Use lower oven rack to crisp bottom crust.

Prep Time: 0:30:00
Cook Time: 1:00:00
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 430
Sugar: 28g
Sodium: 200mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 13g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 56g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 55mg