Description
Indulge in the delicious flavors of a classic Apple Pie with a beautiful lattice crust. This warm and comforting dessert is perfect for fall gatherings or as a sweet treat any time of the year.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Filling:
- 6 cups peeled and thinly sliced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (cut into small pieces)
For the Crust:
- 1 package (14 oz) refrigerated pie crusts (or homemade)
- 1 egg (beaten with 1 tablespoon water for egg wash)
- Optional: coarse sugar for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Prepare the Filling: In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, granulated sugar, brown sugar, flour, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Mix well and set aside.
- Assemble the Pie: Roll out one pie crust and fit it into a 9-inch pie dish. Fill with the apple mixture, dot the top with pieces of butter. Create a lattice crust with the second pie crust.
- Bake: Brush the lattice with egg wash, sprinkle with sugar, and bake for 45–50 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
- Cool and Serve: Cool the pie for at least 2 hours before serving. Enjoy warm with ice cream or caramel sauce.
Notes
- For best results, use a mix of tart and sweet apples.
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or caramel sauce.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
