The Emily's Famous Apple Pie Recipe

Indulge in the warmth and sweetness of The Emily's Famous Apple Pie. This classic American dessert is filled with tender apples, warm spices, and a flaky homemade crust that will have your family asking for seconds. Perfect for holidays or any day of the week!

Ingredients

• 6-8 apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 9-inch pie crusts, homemade or store-bought
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 tbsp water

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced apples, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, flour, and lemon juice. Mix well.
3. Roll out one pie crust and place it into a 9-inch pie dish. Add the apple filling into the dish.
4. 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.
5. In a small bowl, whisk together the beaten egg and water. Brush the egg wash over the top crust.
6. Make slits on the top crust to allow steam to escape while baking.
7. Bake the pie for 45-50 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
8. Let the pie cool before serving. Enjoy warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

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