Homemade apple pie is easier than you think. This crust comes together fast and requires basic ingredients, and the filling is scrumptious and equally simple to make. You’ll love the homemade flakey pie crust – we use this same crust for Blueberry Pie and Cherry Pie. It’s also perfect for savory pies like Chicken Pot Pie. It’s a keeper!
Apple Pie Video Tutorial
Watch me make the best apple pie recipe, and we know you’ll crave it until you make it. This easy Apple Pie is a treasured recipe with hundreds of glowing reviews. It’s simple to make but looks just like a professional baker spent hours in the kitchen to make it, and it tastes that way too. It’s buttery, flakey, gooey, and sweet, just perfect. The homemade apple pie filling is adapted slightly from the famous Grandma Ople apple pie. The method for this filling is surprising, but it will win you over. It’s well worth the extra 5 minutes and you’ll never want canned apple pie filling again.
How to Keep Pie From Browning Too Fast
If you find the edges of your pie are browning too quickly, you can use a pie shield or simply cut a 3″ circle out of the center of a square sheet of foil and loosely place it with the dull side down over the top of your pie.
Pie crusts – you’ll need two disks of homemade pie crust. We love this apple pie crust just as much as the filling. Since it’s an all-butter homemade pie crust (no shortening), it’s flaky and tender. The bottom is never soggy but forms a crispness at the edges. You can use storebought, but homemade is best. Apples – We use Granny Smith in this pie recipe for the best flavor and texture. Avoid overripe or mushy apples. See my notes on apple substitutions below. Butter – use unsalted to add richness to the saucy filling. Flour – helps to thicken up the filling. Cinnamon – adds a warm, spiced flavor to the apples. You could also add a pinch of nutmeg. Sugar – add sugar to taste depending on the types of apples used (see apple options below). Egg Wash – combine egg and water gives the crust a golden brown, shiny finish.
Food processor or pastry blender Rolling Pin Pizza Cutter, or a knife Pie Plate – 9″ wide, deep dish Apple Slicer – I highly recommend this time-saving tool. I even bought one for my Mom!
Everything about this apple pie is good, from the flaky buttery homemade crust to the unbeatable apple pie filling. Let me know if it graces your holiday table.
Storing at Room Temperature: The pie keeps well covered on the counter for up to 2 days. To Refrigerate: Cover and refrigerate for up to 4 days. Freezing: store in a freezer-friendly airtight container for up to 6 months To Reheat: thaw in the fridge or on the counter and then reheat in a 350°F oven until warm
More Fall Baking Recipes
Fall always puts me in the mood for baking. All of these recipes are on our regular rotation. These recipes are easy to make and are so good, they are our go-to Thanksgiving recipes!
Pumpkin Cake Cinnamon Rolls Baklava Pumpkin Cheesecake Banana Bread Pumpkin Bread with honey butter Dutch Apple Pie Apple Crisp
