Description
A classic apple pie recipe passed down through generations, featuring a flaky crust and a deliciously spiced apple filling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 to 8 apples, peeled and sliced
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 package of pie crusts (or homemade crust)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a large bowl, combine sliced apples, sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice.
- Place one pie crust in a pie dish and fill it with the apple mixture.
- Dot the filling with butter.
- Cover with the second pie crust, seal the edges, and cut slits in the top crust for steam to escape.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
- Reduce the temperature to 350°F (175°C) and continue baking for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the apples are soft and the crust is golden brown.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- For a sweeter pie, adjust the sugar according to the tartness of the apples.
- Serve with vanilla ice cream for an extra treat.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg