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Judy John

Easy Apple Pie Recipe

This easy apple pie bakes with flaky crust, sweet cinnamon filling, and cozy homemade flavor. It makes a simple dessert perfect for holidays, gatherings, or family treats.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 18 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pie Crust
  • 2 pieces pie crusts store-bought or homemade
Apple Filling
  • 5 medium apples peeled and sliced
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter cubed

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Rolling Pin
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Pie Dish
  • Baking Sheet
  • Cooling Rack
  • Freezer
  • Pastry Brush
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and place a baking sheet inside.
  2. Roll one pie crust into the pie dish and press gently into the edges.
  3. Mix sliced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, flour, and lemon juice until coated evenly.
  4. Pour apple filling into the crust and scatter butter cubes across the top.
  5. Place the second crust over the filling and crimp the edges securely.
  6. Cut small slits into the top crust for steam release during baking.
  7. Bake for 12 minutes until the crust looks golden and filling bubbles lightly.
  8. Cool pie briefly before slicing for cleaner pieces and thicker filling texture.

Notes

For softer apples, slice them thinner before baking. Bake slightly longer for crispier crust texture. Freeze assembled unbaked pie tightly wrapped for future baking later. Chill pie briefly before slicing cleaner pieces. Add caramel drizzle, chopped pecans, or cheddar topping for flavor changes. Store pie covered for up to four days.