Indulge in the classic comfort of a homemade apple pie with this simple and delicious recipe. The flaky crust, sweet apple filling, and warm spices come together to create a dessert that is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 6-7 medium apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 package refrigerated pie crusts
- 1 egg, beaten
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, sugars, cinnamon, nutmeg, and flour. Mix until the apples are evenly coated.
- Roll out one pie crust and place it in a 9-inch pie dish. Pour the apple mixture into the crust.
- Roll out the second pie crust and place it on top of the apple filling. Trim any excess crust and crimp the edges to seal the pie.
- Brush the top crust with the beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Make a few slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape during baking.
- Bake the pie for 45-50 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
- Allow the pie to cool before serving. Enjoy with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!
Interesting Facts
Apple pie has been a favorite dessert in America since colonial times.
The saying 'as American as apple pie' emphasizes the popularity of this dessert in American culture.