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Apple Pie Recipe

Best Apple Pie Recipe

This apple pie is a classic dessert featuring tender sliced apples encased in a flaky double crust and coated in a rich butter-sugar sauce.
The combination of tart fruit and sweet caramelized filling creates a balanced flavor that appeals to a wide range of tastes.
Its straightforward preparation makes it accessible even for beginner bakers, while the finished pie still looks impressive enough for special occasions.
Because it stores well and tastes great warm or cool, it is a practical choice for gatherings, holidays, or everyday desserts.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 373
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 small Granny Smith apples peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 double-crust pie pastry 9 inch, thawed

Equipment

  • 9-inch pie pan
  • Saucepan
  • Mixing spoon or whisk
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Rolling Pin
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Prepare the apples by peeling, coring, and slicing them thinly, then set them aside.
  2. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the flour to form a paste and cook briefly until fragrant. Add both sugars and water, bringing the mixture to a boil before reducing the heat and allowing it to simmer until slightly thickened. Remove from heat.
  3. Press one pastry crust into the bottom and sides of the pie pan. Fill the crust with the sliced apples, arranging them into a slight mound so the pie looks full after baking.
  4. Roll out the remaining pastry and cut it into strips. Arrange the strips over the apples in a lattice pattern, weaving them carefully and trimming any excess dough at the edges. Press and seal the edges to secure the crust.
  5. Slowly pour the warm sugar-butter sauce over the lattice, allowing it to seep down into the apples. Brush a little of the mixture over the top crust without letting it spill over the sides.
  6. Place the pie in the oven and bake at the initial high temperature for a short time to set the crust. Reduce the temperature to 350°F (175°C) and continue baking until the apples are tender and the crust is golden brown.
  7. Remove the pie from the oven and allow it to cool on a rack so the filling can thicken before serving.

Notes

A well-made apple pie represents comfort baking at its finest. With its golden crust and warmly spiced filling, it delivers familiar flavors that rarely fail to satisfy.
Whether served fresh from the oven or enjoyed the next day, this recipe offers a dependable way to create a homemade dessert that feels both nostalgic and timeless.