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Homemade Apple Pie

Ingredients

Filling:

  • 6-7 Apples Honeycrisp or Granny Smith
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1-2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1 Pinch of kosher salt
  • 4 tbsp butter 1/2 stick, sliced into small pats

Crust & Topping:

  • Double pie crust prepared ahead of time
  • Egg wash 1 egg beaten with a splash of water
  • Coarse sugar e.g., Sugar in the Raw for sprinkling

Instructions

  • Prep the Apples: Peel and thinly slice the apples. Slicing them thin is important because this recipe does not require pre-cooking the filling.
  • Make the Filling: In a bowl, toss the sliced apples with the granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, flour, and kosher salt until well coated.
  • Assemble: Place the bottom crust into a pie plate (a 9-inch deep dish is best). Pour the apple mixture into the crust. Tuck the pats of butter into various spots around the filling inside the pie.
  • Top the Pie: Place the second crust over the top. Trim and crimp the edges, or fold the excess crust under for a rustic look. Cut 6–8 slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape.
  • Finish: Brush the top crust with the egg wash and sprinkle lightly with coarse sugar.
  • Bake:
  • Start at 425°F for 15 minutes.
  • Reduce oven temperature to 350°F and bake for an additional 35–45 minutes. The pie is done when the juices are bubbling through the slits.
  • Cool: Let the pie sit for at least 1 hour (up to 2 hours) to allow the filling to set before slicing.

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