Delicious and Easy Apple Pie

Mom’s Homemade Apple Pie Recipe

I’ve made apple pies for years.  To the point where I could make them (and apple crisp) without a recipe card.  This easy apple pie recipe is my favorite and my families favorite kind of pie.

What Kind of Apples for Pie?

You’ll want to be sure to use baking apples, like gala, granny smith, Fuji or your favorite baking apple. You will also need 2 pie crusts, homemade or store bought, doesn’t matter.

What Ingredients Are Needed?

• baking apples
• sugar
• flour
• nutmet
• cinnamon
• milk
• coarse sugar

How Many Apples Do I Need?

An aluminum pie tin can can use 4-6 apples, and a deep pie pan can use 6-8, depending on how big the apples are. Larger apples, fewer will be needed. The apples will also soften and reduce in size as well, so plan for that.

Should I Peel the Apples?

This is a personal preference. The apples can be peeled or not. Either way, they should be washed apples.

How Thick Should I Cut the Apples?

We cut the apples into inch cubes, or slices an inch thick. Cutting them into similar sizes will help in even baking and softening.

What Are the Best Baking Apples?

We prefer Fuji, Gala, Granny Smith and Honeycrisp. They will break down and soften when baked. You can use one variety of a couple different kinds if you prefer.

Why Is My Apple Pie Runny?

Using a thickener will help keep your pie from being runny. As the pie bakes, the apples release juices, they need something to bind with and make a slurry. We use flour or cornstarch as a thickener in our pies. If you used a thickener and your pie was still runny, you may need to use more.

Another trick we do, is we let the apples sit in the slurry while we prepare the pie crust. This allows the thickener to absorb juices and gives a visual if there is enough. A liquid puddle may indicate you need a little more flour or cornstarch.

How Do I Avoid a Soggy Bottom Crust?

IF you are finding your fruit pies crust are coming out soggy often, you can add bread crumbs at the bottom or use more flour, cornstarch or tapioca. Some people also put a layer of nuts at the bottom as well.

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Homemade Apple Pie

This easy apple pie recipe is full of delicious apples. Paired with a perfect amount of cinnamon, nutmeg & sugar, makes this a perfect Fall dessert.

Prep Time25 minutes mins

Cook Time1 hour hr

Course: Baking, Dessert, Holiday

Cuisine: American

Servings: 8 slices

Author: Regina Sober

Equipment

• Mixing Bowls
• Cutting board
• Knife
• Vegetable Peeler
• Measuring Cups
• Measuring Spoons
• Pie Pan
• Silicone brush

Ingredients

• 6 cups apples more if deep dish
• 3/4 cup white sugar
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 2 pie crusts like this
• 1 Tablespoon milk
• 1 teaspoon coarse sugar

Instructions

• Preheat oven 400℉.
• Peel, chop apples and plR
• Mix the sugar, flour, nutmeg and cinnamon together.
• Pour over the apples and mix, coating the apples well, setting aside.
• Roll out the pie crust if needed and place in the pie pan.
• Pour the apples into the pie crust and even out.
• Roll out the second pie crust over the apples, cutting off the excess with a knife.
• Crimp the crusts together.
• Use the silicone milk into the top of the crust and sprinkle the coarse sugar on top.
• Place small slits on the top crust, make a design if you want.
• Put the pie on a cookie sheet and place the pie in the oven.
• Bake for 1 hour at 400℉.
• If the crust starts to get to dark, use a foil to cover the pie crust.
• Remove the pie and allow to cool before serving.
• Serve with whipped cream, ice cream or caramel.

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