My easy apple pie is quick and simple to make! There’s no need to pre-cook the filling, and you can use homemade or store-bought crust.
Recipe: https://sugarspunrun.com/easy-apple-pie-recipe/
Sourdough Pie Crust Recipe: https://sugarspunrun.com/sourdough-pie-crust/
Ingredients
2 pie crusts (click link for recipe, recipe yields 1 crust so you will need to double the recipe, it doubles just fine)
¼ cup light brown sugar, firmly packed (50g)
¼ cup granulated sugar (50g)
¼ cup all-purpose flour (32g)
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon table salt
3 lbs firm, tart apples, peeled, cored, and sliced ¼” thick (about 10 cups sliced) (1.36kg) (see note)
1 Tablespoon lemon juice
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 egg, for egg wash
1 ½ Tablespoons salted or unsalted butter, cut into 6 pieces (21g) pieces
Coarse granulated sugar, for sprinkling
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Instructions:
00:00 Introduction
00:13 Prepare pie crust doughs through step 4, forming into a disc, wrapping, and chilling for at least 45 minutes before proceeding (or you may use store bought pie crusts). While they chill, preheat oven to 425F (220C) and prepare your filling.
02:45 In a large mixing bowl, whisk together sugars, flour, cinnamon, and salt.
03:16 Add apples, lemon juice, and vanilla extract and toss together until apples are thoroughly coated with the mixture.
04:10 Remove one pie dough from the fridge and transfer to a lightly floured surface. Roll into a 12” (30cm) circle and then arrange into a 9” (23cm) or 9 ½” pie plate.
06:25 In a separate, small bowl whisk together egg and 1 teaspoon of water until thoroughly combined to create your egg wash. Remove pie plate from the fridge and lightly brush the pie dough with egg wash.
07:03 Briefly stir apples and pour into the prepared pie plate. Scatter butter pieces evenly over the apples. Set aside.
08:18 Remove your second pie crust dough from the refrigerator and roll it into a 12” (30cm) circle. Cover the apple pie and with the second crust. Fold the excess crust underneath and flute or crimp the edges. Cut vents into the top of the pie dough (I do a large “X” then some smaller dashes).
08:41 Using your prepared egg wash, brush the top pie crust with an even layer and sprinkle all over with coarse sugar.
09:33 Place on a rimmed, foil-lined baking sheet and transfer to 425F (220C) preheated oven. Bake for 15 minutes, then reduce the oven temperature to 350F (175C) and continue to bake for another 45-55 minutes, until apples are tender and crust is golden (use a wooden skewer to test that the apples are tender enough to be easily pierced). Keep an eye on the crust and if the edges begin to over-brown, lightly tent them with foil (I just take a large piece of foil, cut a hole in the center, then rest it over the pie so the edges are covered).
11:15 Allow to cool for at least several hours before cutting into and enjoying. Apple pie is best served warm with a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream!
Notes
Apples
A firm apple is best. Granny Smith work well and yield a more tart pie, I like a mix of Granny Smith and a sweeter apple like Gala. Honeycrisp, Fuji, Braeburn, Gala, and Golden delicious are all good options.
Storing
Apple pie is fine to sit at room temperature (in a cool place) for a day or two, just cover with foil or plastic wrap. If you’d like to keep it longer, store (covered) in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Reheating
To reheat, you can warm individual slices in the microwave or place in a 350F (175C) oven (loosely tented with foil) until warmed through, usually 10-15 minutes.
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17 Comments
Apple pie is always my family favourite
😋 That's looks so good!
Like the idea of putting flour in with the sugars and cinnamon. And the sugar on top is a very nice touch.
Love homemade pie crust
You're awesome Samantha! 👩🏼🍳🍏🥧😋🙏🏾
Will the baking time need to be adjusted if I use diced apples?
That look good Sam thank you so much stay bless with your family
Thanks for sharing this recipe with us ❤
Will make this for thanksgiving dinner. I love your recipes. ☺
That foil idea is brilliant. I've always done the strips and tried to put them around the edge but usually mess up the crimping.
I love your recipes🦃
Love your videos
Exquisite!!!!!
Red delicious seem to be ' discontinued' they were all show with no substance, worse apples ever
But I thought you normally do one new recipe video Monday & one new one Thursday ?
Looks absolutely stunning 🎉❤
If she's a bakery Cook does she make cocktails and drinks too? I watched this TV show that makes bar drinks. 🍹🍷