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Homemade Easy Apple Pie

Homemade Easy Apple Pie: A Simple Slice of Nostalgia

Delight in the classic taste of Homemade Easy Apple Pie, perfect for gatherings and customizable to your preference.
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Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 3 hours
Total Time 4 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 3 cups Apples Mix like Pink Lady, Braeburn, and Fuji; avoid McIntosh.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Adjust based on apple sweetness.
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar Use for richer flavor.
  • 1/4 cup Flour Can add more for appearance.
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Key spice for flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Brightens flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest Enhances sweetness balance.
For the Crust
  • 1 cup Butter Substitute with vegan butter if needed.
  • 1 large Egg For wash; skip for vegan.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Do not skip for best taste.

Equipment

  • Pie dish
  • Mixing bowls
  • Rolling Pin
  • knife
  • whisk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Combine flour and salt in a bowl, cut in chilled butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  2. Gradually add ice water, mixing until a dough forms; refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  3. Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C).
  4. Core and slice apples into 1/2-inch pieces, mix with sugars, flour, cinnamon, lemon juice, and zest.
  5. Roll out one disc of dough into a 12-inch circle and fit into a 9-inch pie plate.
  6. Spoon the apple filling into the crust, mounding it slightly in the center.
  7. Cover the filling with the second disc of rolled dough, trim, fold, and crimp the edges.
  8. Brush top crust with egg wash, sprinkle with sugar, and cut vents for steam.
  9. Bake at 400°F for 25 minutes, then reduce to 375°F and bake for an additional 30-35 minutes.
  10. Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack for at least 3 hours.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 2gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 160mgFiber: 3gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use a combination of firm apple varieties. Allow proper cooling time before slicing to set the filling.

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