Apple Pie

Traditional double-crust apple pie with cinnamon-spiced filling. A timeless American dessert that's perfect for any occasion!

Preparation: 40 minutes. Cooking: 55 minutes. Serves 8.

Ingredients

  • 2 store-bought pie crusts (or homemade)
  • 6 cups tart apples, peeled and sliced
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 tsp nutmeg
  • 2 tbsp butter, cut into small pieces
  • 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Roll out one pie crust into a 9-inch pie pan.
  2. Mix apples, sugar, flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a large bowl.
  3. Pour apple mixture into pie crust, dot with butter.
  4. Cover with second crust, seal and crimp edges. Cut vents in top.
  5. Brush top with egg wash and sprinkle with sugar.
  6. Bake for 45-55 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
  7. Cool for at least 2 hours before slicing.