Apple Pie Recipe

This homemade apple pie will make your kitchen smell like pure happiness. It’s the kind of dessert that makes people suddenly remember your birthday or drop by “just to say hi.” Golden crust, warm cinnamon, and gooey apple filling, it’s comfort in a slice. And the best part? You don’t need to be a pastry chef to make it.

What This Recipe Is About

This classic apple pie recipe is easy, reliable, and full of flavor. You’ll get a buttery, flaky crust and a sweet-tart apple filling with just the right amount of spice. It’s perfect for family dinners, holidays, or those days when you need a hug from dessert.

Prep Details

Prep time: 25 minutes
Cook time: 50 minutes
Total time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Calories per serving: About 320

Nutrition Information (per serving)

• Calories: 320
• Fat: 14 g
• Carbohydrates: 45 g
• Sugar: 25 g
• Protein: 3 g

Kitchen Tools Needed

• 9-inch pie dish
• Rolling pin
• Large mixing bowl
• Medium saucepan
• Whisk
• Pastry brush
• Knife and peeler

Ingredients

For the Crust

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 6 tablespoons ice water

For the Apple Pie Filling

• 6 cups thinly sliced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
• ¾ cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon apple pie spice (see below for a quick apple pie spice recipe)
• ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon butter, cut into small pieces

For the Top

• 1 egg, beaten (for brushing)
• 1 tablespoon sugar (for sprinkling)

Quick Apple Pie Spice Recipe:

Mix 1 tablespoon cinnamon, 1 teaspoon nutmeg, 1 teaspoon allspice, and ½ teaspoon ground cloves. Store in a small jar.

How to Make Apple Pie

1. Make the crust: In a large bowl, mix flour and salt. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs. Add ice water one tablespoon at a time until the dough comes together. Divide it in half, shape into discs, wrap in plastic, and chill for 30 minutes.
2. Prepare the filling: In another bowl, toss sliced apples with sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Mix until apples are evenly coated.
3. Assemble the pie: Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Roll out one dough disc and place it in the pie dish. Fill with the apple mixture and dot with butter. Roll out the second disc and place it on top. Trim, seal, and crimp the edges. Cut small slits for steam.
4. Finish and bake: Brush the top crust with the beaten egg and sprinkle with sugar. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes until golden brown. If the edges brown too fast, cover them with foil.
5. Cool and serve: Let the pie cool for at least 2 hours before slicing. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

FAQs

How to make apple pie filling?
Mix sliced apples with sugar, flour, cinnamon, and lemon juice. Add apple pie spice for that cozy flavor.

What are the best apples for apple pie?
Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Braeburn apples are the best because they hold their shape and balance sweetness with tartness.

How many apples for apple pie?
Use about 6 medium apples, which equals roughly 6 cups of slices.

How long to bake apple pie?
Bake for 45 to 50 minutes until the crust turns golden brown and the filling bubbles through the slits.

Does apple pie need to be refrigerated?
Yes, after two days at room temperature, refrigerate it to keep it fresh for up to 5 days.

How long is apple pie good for?
It’s good for up to 2 days at room temperature, 5 days in the fridge, or 3 months in the freezer.

Can you freeze apple pie?
Yes. Wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge before reheating.

Final Thought

Nothing beats a slice of homemade apple pie and a big smile from whoever eats it. If you try this recipe, tell us how it turned out in the comments. Share your tweaks, your pie disasters, and your sweet triumphs — your feedback keeps this kitchen fun and full of flavor.

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Apple Pie

Prep Time: 25 minutes

Cook Time: 50 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes

This homemade apple pie is pure comfort with every bite. The crust is golden, flaky, and buttery, giving way to a warm, gooey filling packed with tender apple slices coated in sweet cinnamon and sugar. Each slice melts in your mouth, balancing crisp edges with a soft, juicy center that tastes like fall itself. It’s rich, cozy, and impossible to resist.

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Ingredients

For the Crust

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 6 tablespoons ice water

For the Apple Pie Filling

• 6 cups thinly sliced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
• ¾ cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon apple pie spice
• ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon butter, cut into small pieces

For the Top

• 1 egg, beaten (for brushing)
• 1 tablespoon sugar (for sprinkling)

Instructions

Make the crust: Mix flour and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly. Add ice water until dough forms. Split in two, wrap, and chill for 30 minutes.

Prepare the filling: Toss sliced apples with sugar, flour, apple pie spice, nutmeg, and lemon juice.

Assemble: Roll one dough half into a crust and place in a 9-inch pie dish. Add filling, dot with butter, and cover with the second crust. Seal edges and cut slits on top.

Bake: Brush with egg, sprinkle sugar, and bake at 200°C (400°F) for 45–50 minutes until golden.

Cool: Let rest for 2 hours before slicing so the filling sets.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 320Total Fat: 14gCarbohydrates: 45gSugar: 25gProtein: 3g