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Easy Apple Pie Recipe by Tessie's Table.

Easy Apple Pie

This easy apple pie recipe combines a delicious homemade filling with store- bought pie crust! Perfect for any occasion, this pie has a beautifully woven trellis top that will impress your guests without the fuss. Enjoy the warm, comforting flavors of spiced apples in every bite!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Cool Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 50 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 449 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

For the Crust:

  • 2 pre-made pie crusts store-bought or homemade

For the Filling:

  • 5 cups thinly sliced and peeled apples Granny Smith or your favorite variety (about 2-3 pounds)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch for extra thickening
  • 1½ tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract

For the Egg Wash:

  • 1 egg beaten
  • 1 tablespoon water

Topping

  • 2 tablespoons corse sugar (or grnulated sugar)

Instructions
 

Prepare the Filling and Crust:

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F.
  • Combine in a large bowl the sliced apples, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, flour, cornstarch, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Toss until apples are well coated.
  • Roll out one of the pie crusts and fit it into a deep 9-inch pie dish. Leave the excess hanging over the edges.
  • Pour the apple filling into the prepared pie crust, spreading it out evenly.

Create the Trellis Top and Bake:

  • Roll out the second pie crust. Using a knife or a pizza cutter, cut the dough into 1/2-inch-wide strips.
  • Lay half of the strips over the pie, evenly spaced, in one direction.
  • Fold back every other strip gently, and lay another strip of dough perpendicular to the ones already on the pie. Unfold the strips over the new strip.
  • Repeat this process, alternating strips until the pie is covered with a trellis pattern.
  • Trim any excess dough from the strips and press the edges of the crust together to seal. Crimp the edges with a fork or your fingers.
  • Whisk together the egg and water in a small bowl. Brush this egg wash over the trellis top and edges of the pie.
  • Place the pie on a baking sheet and bake at 400°F for 20 minutes.
  • Reduce the temperature to 350°F and cover edges with aluminum foil to prevent them from browning too quickly. Continue baking for 50-60 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly. **See notes below**
  • Allow the pie to cool on a wire rack for at least 2 hours before serving. This helps the filling set and ensures a thick, saucy consistency.
  • Sprinkle with sugar before serving

Notes

 
  • Cover the Edges: If the edges of the crust start to brown too quickly, use aluminum foil or a pie Pie Shield to cover them.
  • Lower Baking Temperature: Baking at like 400°F to start and then reducing to 350°F helps prevent burning while still cooking the filling thoroughly.
  • Use a Baking Sheet: Place the pie on a baking sheet to help distribute the heat evenly and catch any drips.

Nutrition

Calories: 449kcalCarbohydrates: 84gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 333mgPotassium: 211mgFiber: 4gSugar: 55gVitamin A: 99IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 35mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Comfort Food, Easy, Fall, Homemade
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