Apple Pie has a golden, crisp crust and a thick, saucy filling with tender, cinnamon-spiced apples. Enjoy this cozy classic with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!
The Best Apple Pie
When I first met my husband, I quickly learned how much he loves apple and cherry desserts! I knew I had to master all things apple, which is how these tasty Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars, Apple Crumble, and Apple Turnovercame about. But for some reason, apple pie always scared me. It felt like everyone had great apple pie recipes, and I wasn’t sure I could impress him as much as I did with the other apple treats.
After a lot of testing and researching, I finally gathered the courage to make my own apple pie recipe. And let me tell you, it’s the best I’ve ever had. My apple-loving husband agreed, calling it the best apple pie he’s ever tasted!
Ingredients
- Pie Crusts: Chill before using to keep the crust from becoming too soft.
- Apples: Use a mix of sweet and tart apples for the best flavor and texture.
- Unsalted Butter: Adds richness to the filling.
- Lemon: Add so much flavor and keeps the apples fresh.
- Brown Sugar & White Sugar: Lightly pack brown sugar to ensure you get the right amount.
- Spices: Feel free to scale up the spices or down for your spice preference.
- Flour: Thickens the filling. Make sure it’s evenly mixed to avoid lumps.
- Vanilla Extract: Adds extra flavor.
- Greek Yogurt or Sour Cream: Choose plain Greek yogurt for a neutral flavor.
- Egg Wash: Helps seal the pie crust and gives it a golden color.
How To Make Apple Pie
- Chill crusts.
- Prepare apples: Peel, core, and dice.
- Cook apples: With butter, lemon, brown sugar, spices.
- Thicken filling: Add sugar-flour mix, vanilla, yogurt. Chill.
- Assemble pie: Fill bottom crust, add top crust, seal edges.
- Chill assembled pie.
- Bake: 400°F for 55-65 minutes.
- Cool before serving. Serve with fresh ice cream or whipped cream.
Apple Pie Tips
- Chill Everything: Keep crusts, filling, and assembled pie cold for even baking and a flakier crust.
- Sugar Topping: Sprinkle Demerara Baking Sugar, Turbinado sugar, or white sparkling sugar before baking for crunch and to make it look pretty.
- Cooling Time: Let pie cool to room temperature before slicing for a thicker, juicier filling.
- Keep Cold: Use cold ingredients, minimize handling, and refrigerate quickly.
- Egg Wash: Brush inside of crust before filling to prevent sogginess.
Storage
Leftovers
- Room Temperature: Store apple pie covered for up to 2 days.
- Refrigerator: Keep in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Freezing: Wrap pie tightly; freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge before serving.
- Reheat: Warm in the oven at 350°F for best texture.
More Dessert Recipes
- Apple Coffee Cake
- Fruit Salsa
- Peach Cobbler
- Apple Fritter Bread
- Applesauce Cake
