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Apple Pie

Irresistible Homemade Apple Pie That Will Melt Your Heart

This homemade apple pie is the perfect blend of sweet and tart, creating a comforting dessert that everyone will love.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: DESSERTS
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pie Crust
  • 2 sheets Homemade double pie crust Provides a flaky foundation
For the Apple Filling
  • 1/4 teaspoon Lemon zest Brightens flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon juice Prevents browning
  • 5 pounds Apples Mix of sweet and tart varieties
  • 3/4 cup Brown sugar Packed, adds caramel notes
  • 3/4 cup Granulated sugar Sweetens the pie
  • 5 tablespoons All-purpose flour Thickens the filling
  • 1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt Enhances sweetness
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Cinnamon Classic apple pie spice
  • 3/4 teaspoon Nutmeg Depth of flavor
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cardamom Optional, adds fragrance
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Adds sweetness
For Finishing Touches
  • 1 tablespoon Milk For brushing on the pie
  • 1 tablespoon Beaten egg Optional, for glaze
  • 1 tablespoon Raw sugar For topping

Equipment

  • Pie Dish
  • mixing bowl
  • Oven

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Prepare the crust by fitting one sheet into a pie dish, ensuring it's pressed down evenly.
  2. Mix together in a large bowl the peeled and cored apples with lemon zest, lemon juice, brown sugar, granulated sugar, flour, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom, and vanilla.
  3. Pour the apple mixture into the prepared pie crust, distributing it evenly.
  4. Cover the pie with the second sheet of pie dough, crimping the edges firmly.
  5. Brush the top crust with milk or beaten egg, and sprinkle raw sugar on top.
  6. Cut small slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape.
  7. Bake in a preheated oven at 425°F for about 45 minutes until the apples are tender and the crust is golden brown.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an indulgent treat!

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