American Apple Pie
The quintessential American dessert: tender, spiced apples in a flaky, buttery double crust. Best served warm with vanilla ice cream.
Ingredients
- Double pie crust
- 6 cups sliced apples (mix of Granny Smith and Honeycrisp)
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 tbsp flour
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 egg beaten with 1 tbsp milk
- Coarse sugar for sprinkling
Instructions
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1
Toss apples with sugar, flour, lemon juice, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
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2
Roll out bottom crust and fit into pie dish. Pile in apples. Dot with butter.
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3
Roll out top crust. Cover or weave a lattice. Crimp edges and cut vents.
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4
Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with coarse sugar.
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5
Bake at 425°F for 20 minutes, then reduce to 375°F for 35-40 more minutes until crust is golden and filling bubbles. Cool 2 hours before slicing.
