Granny Smith Apple Pie Recipe
Classic apple pie recipe with the perfect balance of tart apples and a sweet filling in a sugar-sprinkled crust. Make this delicious apple pie dessert to accompany any meal.
Equipment
- pie plate
- apple slicer
- mixing bowl
- knife and cutting board
- Rolling Pin
Ingredients
- 6 cups sliced apples Granny Smith or Pippin
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½-¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- dash salt
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 unbaked pie crusts
Instructions
- Peel, remove cores, and slice the apples.
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Prepare one unbaked pie crust by rolling and fitting it into a 9" pie plate.
- Squeeze lemon juice over the apples and toss to prevent browning.
- Add sugar, flour, nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt to the apples and toss to combine well.
- Pour apple mixture into a prepared, unbaked pie crust.
- Cut butter into small pieces and place over the top of the apple mixture.
- Roll out second unbaked pie crust and center over the top of the pie. Seal top and bottom crusts together around the edges.
- Sprinkle the top of the pie with additional sugar, if desired. Cut slits (or a cute shape) into the top of the pie to allow the steam to escape while cooking.
- Bake for 40-50 minutes, until the pie is bubbling and the crust is golden brown. Protect the crusts of the pie with strips of aluminum foil to prevent them from over-browning.
- Allow pie to cool completely before slicing. Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
Follow these tips to make the best apple pie recipe:
- Use slightly sweet and tart apples such as granny smith or pippin.
- Make your own apple pie crust. It doesn't take long to make a quick pie crust recipe, but it makes all the difference when it comes to flakiness and flavor.
- Don't let the top of your pie brown too fast. Cover the top edge with aluminum foil, to keep the crust from catching.
Nutrition
Calories: 309kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 179mg | Potassium: 154mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 58IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg