Apple pie

Here’s a classic Apple Pie recipe — flaky crust, sweet-tart spiced apples, and that warm, cozy aroma that fills your kitchen.

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🥧 Classic Apple Pie

🕒 Time: 30 min prep + 60 min bake

🍽️ Servings: 8 slices

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Ingredients:

For the filling:

• 6–7 cups sliced apples (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or a mix)

• ¾ cup granulated sugar

• ¼ cup brown sugar

• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

• 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon

• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

• 2 tablespoons butter (to dot on top before baking)

For the crust:

• 1 package of store-bought pie crusts (or homemade, 2 rounds)

Optional for crust:

• 1 egg + 1 tablespoon water (for egg wash)

• Coarse sugar for sprinkling

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Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven:

   • Preheat to 400°F (200°C).

2. Prepare the Apples:

   • In a large bowl, toss sliced apples with both sugars, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Let sit 10 minutes to get juicy.

3. Assemble the Pie:

   • Roll out 1 crust into a 9-inch pie dish.

   • Fill with the apple mixture.

   • Dot with small pieces of butter.

   • Top with second crust (full or lattice), trim and crimp the edges.

   • Cut a few slits in the top if using a full crust for steam to escape.

4. Finish & Bake:

   • Brush crust with egg wash and sprinkle with coarse sugar if desired.

   • Bake at 400°F for 20 minutes, then reduce to 350°F and bake an additional 35–40 minutes, until golden brown and bubbly.

5. Cool:

   • Let cool for at least 2 hours to set the filling before slicing.

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📝 Tips:

• Use a mix of tart and sweet apples for the best flavor.

• Cover crust edges with foil if browning too quickly.

• Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for extra magic.

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Would you like a Dutch (crumb-topped) version, a mini pie, or a gluten-free crust option?