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An apple pie with lattice top crust.
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The Best Homemade American Apple Pie

This Classic Apple Pie recipe is easy to make with minimal ingredients and maximum Fall-inspired flavors - perfect for Thanksgiving with a scoop of ice cream!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time55 minutes
Cooling time15 minutes
Total Time1 hour 30 minutes
Course: Holiday dessert, Pie dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 265kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 pie crusts store bought or homemade
  • 6-8 Granny Smith apples
  • ¾ cup light brown sugar
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar extra for sprinkling crust
  • teaspoons cinnamon
  • Tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 egg large

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 425℉.
  • Line a 9"pie dish with one of the pie crusts and set aside.
  • Peel and thinly slice all the apples and place into a large mixing bowl.
  • Add the sugars, cinnamon, flour, cream and vanilla and stir with a spoon to mix well. Get in there with your hands to help if you need more mixing power.
  • Spoon the apple mixture into the pie crust, pouring any extra juices over to top.
  • Spread the apples out so that they're even.
  • Lay the 2nd pie crust out on a lightly floured surface and using a pizza cutter cut the crust into evenly spaced strips about ½" thick. **(see notes)
  • Lay half of the strips in one direction across the top of the apples so that it overhangs somewhat the edges.
  • Now pull back alternate strips half way and lay another strip across in the opposite direction.
    Return those strips that were pulled back, back over the top of the one you just put down and you'll form a weave.
  • Repeat until an even weave has been created across the top of the pie.
  • Any cuts you may have left you can use to help flute the edges.
  • Take the edge of the pie crust and press between fingers and thumb to create a pretty edge.
  • In a small container beat the egg with a tablespoon of sugar and brush over the top crust.
  • Sprinkle with a little extra sugar and bake in the oven for 15 minutes.
  • After 15 minutes turn the oven down to 350℉ and bake another 40 minutes. If needed place a pie crust shield toward the end if it loos like it's getting too dark. **(see notes)
  • Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 265kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 19mg | Potassium: 193mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 53g | Vitamin A: 214IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1mg