Apple Pie Recipe with the Best Filling (VIDEO)
Classic Apple Pie Recipe with an irresistible homemade apple pie filling. From the best flaky pie crust to the generous saucy center, this recipe always gets glowing reviews. This is the pie everyone has to make for Thanksgiving!
We love apple recipes, from Baked Apples to Apple Slab Pie and let’s not forget Apple Cake. If you love apples, this apple pie is a must-try! Watch the video tutorial below and you’ll crave it until you make it.
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Apple Pie Recipe:
This Apple Pie is a treasure of a recipe. The filling was 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.
Apple Pie Crust:
We love this apple pie crust just as much as we love the filling. Since it’s an all-butter pie crust (no shortening), it’s flaky and tender. The bottom is never soggy but forms a crispness at the edges which doesn’t get any better.
Imagine roasted saucy apples bubbling through that flaky lattice crust. This is the only apple pie recipe you’ll ever need. Click to watch the pie crust video tutorial and print the recipe. We use this same crust for Blueberry Pie and Cherry Pie.
The Best Apples for Apple Pie:
Any sweet/tart and crisp apple will do and you can adjust the sugar accordingly, we use a full cup of sugar for tart Granny Smith and slightly less for a sweeter apple such as Golden Delicious.
- Granny Smith – firm, tart and the gold standard for baking
- Golden Delicious – balanced sweet/tart flavor
- Jonagold – sweetness amplified by baking
- Honeycrisp – ultra-crisp and sweet
- Braeburn – crisp and doesn’t get mushy
- Pink Lady – sweet and tart apples, hold their shape
Our Favorite Tools to Make Pie:
You don’t need fancy equipment to make a pie. If you don’t have a food processor, you can use a pastry blender to cut the butter into the flour until it forms pea-sized crumbles, then add 6-8 Tbsp ice-cold water, folding it in with a spatula between each addition. It’s easy as pie! Here are our favorite pie-making tools to make the job easier:
- Food processor (for the pie crust)
- French Rolling Pin (or any rolling pin)
- Pizza Cutter (or a knife)
- Bench Scraper (optional)
- Melon Baller to core apples (or use a small knife)
- Pie Plate (9″ wide). If it’s shallow, place a sheet of foil under to catch drips.
To Keep Pie From Browning Too Fast:
If you find the edges of your pie are browning too quickly, Cut a 3″ circle out of the center of a square sheet of foil and loosely place with the dull-side down over the top of your pie.
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 – the frosting is incredible!
- Cinnamon Rolls – easy, quick rising
- Baklava – timeless (and freezer friendly)
- Pumpkin Cheesecake – decadent and simple
- Homemade Caramel – add this to your fall baking
- Pumpkin Bread – serve with honey butter
Watch How to Make Apple Pie:
With the right recipe, homemade apple pie is easier than you think. This crust comes together fast and requires basic ingredients you probably already have on hand. The filling is scrumptious and equally simple to make.
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Apple Pie Recipe with the Best Filling
Everyone has to make this Classic Apple Pie Recipe for Thanksgiving. You will love the flaky pie crust and the apple pie filling will surprise you.
Ingredients
- 1 recipe for double pie crust
- 2 1/4 lbs Granny Smith Apples peeled, coredΒ 6-7 apples (7 cups thinly sliced)
- 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 8 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 TbspΒ all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg + 1 Tbsp water, for egg wash
Instructions
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Make the pie crust recipe and chill per instructions while preparing the filling. Preheat oven to 425ΛF.
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Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in 3 Tbsp flour then simmer for 1 minute, whisking constantly. Whisk in 1/4 cup water, 1 cup sugar and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and continue simmering 3 minutes, whisking frequently then remove from heat.
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Peel, remove cores and thinly slice 7 cups of apples and place them in a large bowl. Sprinkle the top with 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon and toss to combine. Pour the sauce over the apples and stir to coat the apple slices.
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Sprinkle your work surface with flour and roll out bottom pie crust to a 12" diameter circle. Wrap it around your rolling pin to transfer it to the 9" pie plate. Add apple mixture, mounding slightly in the center and being careful not to get the filling on the edges which would make it difficult to seal.
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Roll second crust into an 11" round and cut into 10 even thickness strips using a pizza cutter. Arrange strips in a woven lattice pattern over the top (see video tutorial). Beat together 1 egg and 1 Tbsp water and brush the top with egg mixture.
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Bake at 425ΛF for 15 minutes. Reduce the heat to 350ΛF and continue baking another 45 minutes or until apples are soft and filling is bubbling through the vents. Rest at room temp 1 hour before serving.
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Hi,
For the apple pie, can we use the premade dough thats usually in the dairy dept?
Hi Jenna, yes that will work!
Hello Darlin’ … You are so quirky & sweet, and I love your videos so keep ’em coming. My grown daughter still wants her “mom’s apple pie” when we get together (we live across the country from each other now). I think you topped mine with your filling though! I did it your way & wow! So scrumptious! I might cut down on the sugar next time though because I do like the tartness of the apples to stand out a little more with the sweet. Not a criticism, just sayin’. Next challenge for me is your butter pastry! I love what you bring to the table & yes, you can teach an old dog new tricks. π Keep it up, sweetheart. Can’t wait to make your pie for my kids next time we’re together.
Hello Suzy, thank you so much for your comments and feedback. I’m sure your version is just as awesome as ours! I hope you love every recipe that you will try.
Natasha Iβm such a fan of yours and Iβm not the greatest cook. I made your apple pie and I did everything to the letter. The apples were still crunchy and the sauce ended up being runny. Iβm thinking maybe my oven is not heating properly. It was still good but I prefer my apples completely soft. I used Granny Smith and perhaps I should use More of a baking apple. I love your videos and will keep trying!! Bev G
Hi Bev! I’m happy to hear it tasted great. Without being there it is hard to say but it can be anything from oven calibration to the ripeness of the apple – if that makes sense. I do recommend reading through our reader’s comments, we find there are some great suggestions there.
I have made apple pie using this recipe twice on the past week – hands down the best Iβve ever made, and maybe even ever had! Love that itβs not overly sweet. Will be my go-to from now on!
Thatβs so great! It sounds like you have a new favorite!
Hiii Natasha! my mother-in-law asked for an apple pie for her birthday, and I want to make the best pie, so I chose your recipe!
I have a doubt, is it necessary to pre-bake the crust of the apple pie before adding the filling?
Hi Erica, there is no need to pre-bake the crust. We have made this without pre-baking.
Hi Natasha, I have just put the pie into the oven but there is one discrepancy. You said in the video for the egg wash, use 1 egg and 1 TB of sugar. In the recipe, it says 1 egg and 1 TB of water.
Thanks for pointing that out. I realized it when it was already too late and not fixable.
I love saucy apple pies. If the sauce is what makes this pie really good, can I make/add extra sauce? like 1-1/2 total of recipe?
I also wanted to add that this will be my first pie making attempt. I saw your video and went to Amazon to buy a pie dish. I’m super excited for this weekend to make this.
Can’t wait for you to try this. I hope it will be successful!
Hi Amanda, I can’t say it will fit at 1.5 times the recipe but if you have a big enough pie plate that could work!
Hi Natasha – can you use brown sugar instead of granulated sugar?
Hi Bev, I have not tried that yet but others shared this βI just replaced the sugar in the sauce with brown sugar and also sprinkled some lemon on my apples before transferring them into the sauce. Turned out delish!!β I hope this is helpful.
This is my first review ever!!! I had to comment because seriously, I never had a more delicious apple pie! ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE!!!!!! Everything about it was perfect!!!!!! Thank you so much for sharing!!!
You’re welcome Jen! I’m so glad you enjoyed this recipe!
I made this pie yesterday and it’s delicious!! I added a 1/2 tsp each of ground ginger, nutmeg and allspice and it was a perfect pie for FALL!! My new favorite apple pie recipe, thank you so much!!
I’m glad this has become one of your favorite recipes! Thank you too for sharing your good experience with us.
Hi Natasha! I used your recipe to make apple pie this afternoon for my families rosh hashanah dinner. It was an amazing pie, I used your crust recipe too! The smell made the entire house smell so good. Thank you for sharing!
You’re welcome Faith! I’m so happy you enjoyed that!
Third time making your apple pie,our family loves it and its so easy.
Iβm so glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for the wonderful review!
Hi. I am a student and don’t have much of baking supplies. I made an apple pie using this recipe and I used an 8×8 glassware because I don’t have a pie pan. I also used a different variety of apple. It turned out well but my filling is still soft after an hour. I don’t have any idea why it happened but I am still happy with the result. It’s not too sweet which I like.
Hi, it could be due to the different variety of apple if it got too soft or not soft enough. Some apples work better for baking. I’m so glad you enjoyed the flavor of the apple pie!
Looking forward to making this. Do you think the filling could be canned?
Was thinking it would be great for a gift.
Hi Christine, I haven’t tested this by canning it to advise.
Hi Natasha! I made your apple pie. You were right it was the best filling I’ve ever tasted! I had store bought crust. My bottom crust busted open when I added my apples…omg…I was sooo upset. But, I used the crust by making balls out of the dough and added them throughout the pie filling. It turned out Amazing with the taste of soft dough with the apples. I also, added vanilla extract and I only had sweet cream butter. This pie turned out better than I imagined. Thank u sooo much for sharing your recipe. It will be the best thing smoking at my next family gathering. I can’t wait.
Wow at least you were still able to save it and it turned out amazing! Love it. Thank you for sharing your experience with us, Tiffany!
Hello I currently have this pie in the oven. I used store bought pie crust I really wanted to make your pie crust but I donβt have a food processor, is there another way I could make the crust without using food processor that would still be easy for me to do next time?
If you donβt have a food processor, you can use a pastry blender to cut the butter into the flour until it forms pea-sized crumbles, then add 6-8 Tbsp ice-cold water, folding it in with a spatula between each addition.
OMG Natasha it is an amazing recipe. Thank you for sharing. It was my first time making this kind of pie and it turned the most delicious apple pie ever. It takes some time but it worth it. By the way, my husband loved it.π
So wonderful to hear that, Diana. I hope this becomes a favorite for you both!
I absolutely loved this recipe! It was delicious. I do have a question though. If I only had a 9.5 inch pie dish, would I increase the recipe by .5?
Hi Serena, doubling the recipe by .5 will probably overflow since it is double the amount. I think this will still work great in a 9.5″ dish!
Hi Natalie, your crust was easy to make and tasted great! The filling tasted great as well but I felt the apples were still crisp and not cooked all the way through, especially in the centre. Is it supposed to taste this way? I baked it for 15 mins at 425F and 45 mins at 350F as per the recipe.
Hi Carrie, they should be nice and soft. It could be the apple type and ripeness. I do recommend reading through our tips and our reader comments.
I also had the same question! I don’t usually use granny smith in pies and was curious if the crisp was the norm this apple….
Thanks for sharing this recipe Natasha. So far I have just had store bought Apple Pie but this homemade Apple pie with homemade pie crust was just awesome. Though the dough was difficult to roll out the results were simply Yummyπ. My kids and my family loved it. βΊ
I am so happy with that, Anisa. Thank you for choosing this recipe to try and I’m so glad you loved it!
Yum. I used a premade pie crust because … I’m lazy. Still delicious!
I’m so happy you enjoyed that Christine!
Fantastic recipe Natasha. Thank youππ
Thank you so much, Louisa!
So delicious! Received tons of compliments on this pie! Can this pie be frozen? Would you recommend assembling the pie and freezing before baking? How would you recommend baking the frozen pie, then?
Hello Stephanie, thank you so much for your awesome feedback. I havenβt tested freezing that but I think it could work. If you experiment, let me know how you liked the recipe.
Hi i took my pie crust out of fridge it was to hard to roll are you suppose to take it out and let it sit for awhile it might be a stupid question but they were really hard. Made The pie had a lot of juice did i not let it sit long enough it sat for an hour
Hi Donna, I would recommend thawing it in the refrigerator overnight. You can try microwaving it for 10-20 seconds before folding it. Let us know how it goes.
Hi i took my pie crust out of fridge it was to hard to roll are you suppose to take it out and let it sit for awhile it might be a stupid question but they were really hard
Hi Donna, yes, let it sit at room temperature about 30 minutes before rolling or it will be difficult to roll out if it is refrigerated for long periods. This dough will work for pumpkin pie also.
I want to make this but can I use sugar free like Splenda? My husband and sister love apple pie. Using the apple I might get away with. Thanks
Hello Linda, using Splenda should work. Although, I have not personally tried that yet to advise on the measurements I heard others tried it and it worked too.
Thanks so much. I have had great luck with the Splanda and will let you know how it works. Thanks.
Hi, Iβm looking for a very quick recipe for apples pie. Can I use a store brought crust for this recipe? I would live to try your crust but I need to make a pie in not a lot of time. Please advise
Hi Ayanna, yes you can definitely use store-bought crust.
Hi Natasha was wondering if I can freeze the Apple pie and should It be cooked..partially cooked..or uncooked..looks so delicious
Thank you
Hi Eva, I havenβt tested freezing that but I think it could work. If you experiment, let me know how you liked the recipe.
My family lived this apple pie recipe, it was easy & delicious, thank u!!!
You’re welcome Megean! I’m so glad you enjoyed this recipe!
Hi Natasha, Ewa again, your video says to beat 1 eg with 1 tbsp of sugar for the egg wash. The directions say to do 1 egg and 1 tbsp of water…….. Iβll try the sugar like the video says.
Hi Ewa, that was a blooper. I meant to say water and have no idea why I said sugar. I hope it was clear in the video that I used water. Itβs definitely water.
Hi Natasha, my sauce didnβt look like yours, it was thick. Any idea why? I followed the directions exactly, I donβt have a high end stove. Do you think a difference in BTUβs may have effected my sauce? Would love any insight! Thanks!
Hi Ewa, cooking on too high of heat would make it thicken faster. If everything was measured correctly, it sounds like too high of heat could be the culprit.
Not sure if itβs me or this recipe but something is off. I used 7 Large Honey Crisp Apples. The weight was 3.5 lbs and More than stated in recipe which is 2.25 lbs. I got enough filling to make TWO REGULAR SIZE NINE IN PIES! By my math, Iβd need HALF MY AMOUNT TO MAKE ONE REGULAR NINE INCH PIE. thatβs means for one pie it be 1.75 lbs of apples. Oh well. Now I just have a ton of pie. Too much for me and my husband who have no kids. I understand weight is given as a way to standardize the amounts…. but even if I had used 6 large honey crisp apples, that would be enough to make two regular 9 inch pies. I added all spice nutmeg and cardamom to my apples. Used dark brown sugar in the apple slurry. Hope they work. First time making apple pies specifically.
Hi Emmi, 3.5 lbs is definitely too much apple and would overwhelm the recipe and there wouldn’t be enough sauce for that much apples unless you scaled it up proportionally and divided it into 2 pans for 2 pies. Honey Crisp can range greatly in size – I’ve seen some jump honey crisps out there and it sounds like those are the ones you had. I would always go by the weight of the apples since they can vary significantly by size.
Hi Natasha. Melica again. I was wondering if it is okay if I can use all purpose flour whole wheat for the crust, and maybe for the pie instead of the original all purpose flour.
Hi Melica, I have not tested this with wheat flour to advise. If you experiment, let me know how you liked the recipe.
So good and easy! Love all your recipes so easy to make and so delicious
Thank you for your good comments and feedback! We appreciate you sharing that with us.
Hi Natasha. Melica again. I was also wondering if it is okay if I could use all purpose flour whole wheat instead of the original all purpose flour. Thank you again.
Hi Melica, I havenβt tested that but I think it could work. If you experiment, let me know how you liked the recipe.
Hi! My sauce completely broke and is now lumpy flour sugar and butter that won’t combine. Not sure what happened there
Hi Devon, I haven’t had that experience so I’m not sure without being there. Could it have been overcooked? Were any substitutions made?
Hi Natasha. My name is Melica. Today if I can try, I would really love to bake your inviting apple pie. I mean it absolutely looks scrumptious. I was just wondering about one thing. Does it matter what type of type crust you buy or bake. Or will it ruin the whole pie. Thank you. You are the best Natasha. And a excellent Baker. You are one of my favourite bakers. Please continue to keep on baking. You have such a kind, and beautiful heart for baking. Thank you for sharing your wonderful recipes with all of us.
Sincerely, Melica.
Hi Melica, I haven’t tested too many other pie crusts but the one we recommended in the recipe post above was our favorite for this recipe! I hope you try and love it!
hi the pie was so good my family loved it thank you for the recipe
You’re welcome Saja! I’m so glad you enjoyed this recipe!
hi Natasha just made this pie its in the oven now can not wait to taste it
I hope you love this pie Saja!
Hey there, in the video you say to brush the top of the pie with egg and 1 Tbsp sugar but in the written recipe it says egg + 1Tbsp water. I used egg + sugar as I played the video whilst making it but the crust burned in the first 15 mins… is it supposed to be water? Still excited to try the filling! It’s still cooling atm
Hi J, that was a blooper. I meant to say water and have no idea why I said sugar. I hope it was clear in the video that I used water. Itβs definitely water.
Made this pie this afternoon with the help of my husband. He pulled the condiments and stirred the syrup while I peeled and cored the apples. I used a store bought rolled pie dough. Turned out absolutely delicious and looked like I bought it from a bakery. Thank you so much My husband likes to help since we are quarantined at home because of COVID-19.
Hello Sharon, so wonderful to hear that. I’m so happy for you, keep up the great work!
Have you ever tried a pie dough made with Crisco? That is the pie dough recipe I grew up on and still prefer to a butter pie dough. It is more tender and flaky.
Hello Joel, I haven’t tried that yet but thanks for your suggestion! I hope I can try that one in the future.
Tried this tonight. Yummy!!! My kids loved it. You’re recipes are my go tos. Thank you so much for sharing them
That’s just awesome Maggie! Thank you for this wonderful review!
Hey Natasha! This is the second time I’m baking this INCREDIBLE apple pie! My mom loved the last one i made (also from your recipe), so she thought it would be a good idea to share it with her coworkers It’s already baking and it smells amazing.. I hope my mom’s coworkers enjoy the pies as much as i do!
I hope so too Flavia! Thank you for sharing this lovely review!
I forgot to reply, but they did! The pie was delicious, they loved it! Thanks again Natasha for this recipe
Iβm so glad you enjoyed it!
Hi Natasha. I only have a 30cm (12in) pie dish. How do I calculate the ingredients for this size?
Hi Ana, I have not tested this in this in a 12in pie dish, I assume it would be a rather thin pie. We did have one reader try it in a 10.5″ pan. If you experiment please let me know how you like that.
The pie crust was perfect and so easy to make! The first time I make a recipe I follow it to a T. I found the filling texture was great, but bland. Next time I will add spices. Thanks for the great recipe!
That sounds like a good plan! Please let us know which version you liked better next time.
Can I freeze these pies. I need to do that for a dinner party?
Hi Edna, I havenβt tested freezing that but I think it could work. If you experiment, let me know how you liked the recipe
Hi Natasha….. amazing recipe and the pie crust is to die for…..made Creme Anglaise to go with the pie and it was a match made in heaven….both my husband and I love apple pies but never liked any of the other recipes…..the sauce that we add here made all the difference and elevated it to the next level…thanks a lot for sharing and this is one recipe to keep…
That’s so great Anitha! Thank you for this lovely comment – it truly sounds like you found a new favorite!
Hi I wanted to make small apple pies with this recipe. I wanted to ask if that was possible and if so if I could freeze them so I could always have? And if I freeze them before or after cooking? Thankyou! Love love love your recipes
Hi Analise, I havenβt tested freezing that but I think it could work. If you experiment, let me know how you liked the recipe
Best apple pie recipe. Perfect pastry, lovely and crispy throughout and even on the bottom. The apples were perfectly cooked. Such an easy recipe to make. Will only ever use this recipe.
Sounds like you found a new family favorite! That’s so great Anthea!
I just made this for my family and me, we loved it! the best part is definitely the filling. Thanks for sharing this recipe Natasha!
You’re welcome Flavia! I’m so happy you enjoyed this recipe!
My sauce didn’t turn out like yours. It has a more creamy color and hardened while I was doing the apples. I tried again and it was still creamy colored but I poured it hot. I measured very carefully but I did use salted butter. Could that be why?
Hi Karyn, a little salt should be ok. I’m puzzled by why it would be “hardened” though – maybe overcooking or changes in ingredient quantities?
Same exact thing happen to me with the sauce, Creamy color and hardened while I was doing the apples. I followed exact recipe and used unsalted butter. I didn’t bother to make new batch, just threw in the hardened sauce. lol it’s in the oven now, so we shall see how it turns out.
Hi Natasha,
Can you sub the white sugar for dark brown sugar?
Hi Karen, I have not tried that yet but others shared this “I just replaced the sugar in the sauce with brown sugar and also sprinkled some lemon on my apples before transferring them into the sauce. Turned out delish!!”
Hi there! Your video says mix 1Tbsp of sugar with the egg wash but your recipe says add 1Tbsp of water. Guessing sugar! But would you clarify? Thanks!
Hi Kristin, that was a blooper. I meant to say water and have no idea why I said sugar. I hope it was clear in the video that I used water. Itβs definitely water.
So, I think I just made my first apple pie (at age 51!). Pie crust was easy to make, but I need to practice many more times so I can figure out the rolling. It’s not done baking yet, but my house smells amazing! I am getting ready to retire in a few months and I’m tying to figure out what my new hobbies will be. Baking might be one of them!
The best hobby! It feeds you and its creative! Happy retirement Shari!
i love apple pie. mom used gravenstein apples. i have never seen in store here in northern canada. however 1 cup of sugar is much to much to a diabetic. can the sugar be left out.
Hi Mary, if your apples are sweet, you would probably want to cut down the sugar. I haven’t tried this without sugar or with any sugar substitutes. If you test that out, let me know how it goes since I’m sure others may have the same question.
My grandfather has a gravenstein apple tree on the westcoast of Canada. In my opinion it is one of the best most versatile apples! I think it is heirloom variety of apple that is no longer in circulation.
You can definitely reduce the sugar, or try monkfruit sugar.
Thank you so much for sharing that with us!
Love this recipe, especially the crust which was crumbly and buttery.Thanks for sharing it, Natasha.
My family enjoyed the apple pie.
That’s just awesome! I’m so happy your family has enjoyed this recipe!
This is such a good recipe. Tasted so good and received many compliments.pretty easy to make, too. I only wish mine had turned out as pretty as yours, but thatβs my fault. The pie crust was a big hit, too! Thanks.
Iβm so glad you enjoyed it!
Great recipe! followed it exactly and turned out perfect!
I’m so happy you enjoyed this recipe Alyssa!
So you don’t blind bake the pastry first?
Hi Jody, blind baking the pie crust is not necessary for this apple pie.
I just made this for the first time and it was such a hit with everyone, you’ll be seeing a lot more people coming to watch and learn. So tasty, and with a dollop of vanilla ice cream or pouring cream, so divine.
So great to hear that it was a success on your first time. Good job!
From an extremely novice baker-this pie is great and directions are so clear-everything about it went just perfectly and the taste is out of this world! Thank you for such a great recipe.
My pleasure! Thank you so much for your excellent review, we’re so glad you enjoyed it!
My grandmother made the most wonderful apple pie. After she passed away, I tried to replicate it but could never get it right. So after many failed attempts, my mission changed to finding a new Apple Pie recipe that would be my go to. I can not tell you how many recipes Iβve tried over the years. So many recipes. Some were not good at all, some were okay, but none brought the angels singing. So the search continued. Until now. I have finally found my go to Apple Pie recipe! The crust is so much buttery flaky goodness. I could seriously just eat the crust alone. The filling is perfect. Not too sweet, not too tart, the perfect amount of cinnamon. And it sets up so nicely. Iβve even started doing the lattice top, which I never did before. If youβve also been looking for the perfect Apple Pie, try this one. Itβs amazing!
What a great comment and feedback! Thank you so much for sharing that with us, I am so happy to know that you really loved the apple pie.
Hi Natasha…I Have been married to my amazing husband for 54 years. He has always loved my pie crust and apple pie. I made yours today and WOW! We both absolutely loved it…..Thank you so much for our new favorite apple pie.
Yay so awesome to hear that! Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us.
Thank you for the recipe! It came out perfect. The flavour was amazing!
That’s wonderful! I’m so glad you loved the apple pie.
I am always scared about making pie from scratch but not anymore. Made your pie crust and apple pie filling and the family love it. A little rough around the edges but delicious. Thank you for sharing our favorite new apple pie recipe.
You’re welcome, Mickey! I’m so glad you enjoyed that!
Made the pie today and my husband and I loved it.
Thank you
You’re welcome! I’m so glad you enjoyed that Marilyn!
The pie crust recipe is the easiest and best I have found to date! Thank you for sharing.
The filling was delicious too! My husband loved it! The hardest part about this recipe is waiting the hour until it cools down to eat. I’ll definitely be adding this one to the recipe book
I’m so happy you enjoyed this recipe, Olivia! Thank you so much for that wonderful review!
Made it today, its delicious!!
Thanks for sharing, so glad that you loved it!
βThe pie was yuummm!!!β (This is how my son described it). I used honeycrisp apples and they tasted really great. I also liked that the crust was flaky. We love this recipe. Thank you!
That’s just awesome Lech! Thank you for sharing that amazing review with us!
Hi
I tried your Apple pie recipe and it turned out just as you mentioned in the recipe. Amazing. I used gala apples as it’s difficult to get the apples you mentioned in india. I just love yr recepies. I live the way you. Make yr video s with so much of love. May God bless you n your adorable family. Always. Would love to meet you some day n give you a hug. May our Lord Jesus protection be with you n yr family. Take care
You are so nice! Thank you for that wonderful compliment and comment, Zenia! I’m so inspired!
Have a ton of apples and would like to know if you can freeze the filling?
Hi Kathy, I havenβt tested freezing that but I think it could work. If you experiment, let me know how you liked the recipe
i would like to know this as well. Huge apple harvest here. Let me know if you tried it and how it worked out!
HI, Natasha. Since I only have a toaster oven, can I bake the apple pie in there on bake mode? Will there be any problems or issues? My conventional oven is broken so I cannot use it.
Hi Jessica, I have not tested this in a toaster oven on bake mode to advise. If you experiment, let me know how you liked the recipe
i use a toaster oven in my travel trailer. it is larger than the oven . i made 6 muffins at a time . worked great. if i could only remember year to year how to work it. lol
Nice to know that it works great!
Pie crust and filling came out beautifully. However, the bottom crust burned. Any thoughts? Never had this problem.
Hi Del, I’ve never had that experience either. Did you use a different kind of pan (possibly a foil pan?). Also, make sure to bake in the center of the oven on conventional bake mode (not convection). I hope that helps.
HI, Natasha. Since I only have a toaster oven, can I bake the apple pie in there on bake mode? Will there be any problems or issues? My conventional oven is broken so I cannot use it.
Hi Jessica, I haven’t really tried using an oven toaster using this recipe to advise. Sorry about that!
Best pie recipe ever.
Natasha doesn’t leave any details behind which leads to success Everytime I bake this pie.
Thank is so sweet, thank you so much for your wonderful comments!
Loved! I just had a piece.
Do I store the rest in the fridge? Covered or uncovered?
When I have a piece (tomorrow) should I microwave? Put into oven?
Hi Maria, you can store it in the fridge and cover it loosely with plastic wrap and reheat it the next day.
This Apple pie recipe is awesome. The recipe was easy to follow. Definitely a keeper.
Thank you for sharing that wonderful review, Marie!
I made this not one, but two of these today and they turned out AMAZING! By far, the best apple pie recipe that I’ve ever made. The recipe was simple and very easy to follow, and my results were almost identical to yours (which I was SO excited about- I always follow measurements precisely and I get so cross when recipes don’t work!).
I’ve recommended this recipe to quite a few friends now and I can’t wait to try this crust with some different fillings.
I uploaded a photo on my insta today and tagged you in it
Sounds like you found a new favorite Georgia! Thank you for sharing this amazing feedback with us!
I have a pie dish that’s 10 1/2 inches wide by 2 inches deep. Will this recipe work for that or do I need to double it?
Hi Jennifer, that should work for this recipe.
Ive tried making this filling three times and every time Iβve tried it doesnβt taste sweet once Iβm done, it just taste like butter. It doesnβt look like a filling either looks watery. Could it be the pot Im using or is it the butter Im using? ( I do use unsalted butter)
Is there a specific butter brand I can use?
Please please help this looks delicious and I canβt figure out whatβs wrongπ₯Ί
Hi Stephanie, I haven’t had that experience. Are you using the same kind of crust that I recommend in the post above? Also, are you making any changes to the process or ingredients of the filling?
We have gluten intolerant person in our household. Can I substitute gluten free flour for the flour in this recipe without any problems?
Great question! I looked through the comments and it doesn’t look like anyone has tried this with gluten-free flour If you experiment I would love to know how it works out.
Thanks for the recipe. The taste is really great. I’ve made twice and the whole family love it.
What happen if we didn’t refrigerate the crust dough and just sit for 1 hour?
Why the filling still runny and collapse when we slice the pie? is it normal? or is there a way to prevent?
Thanks again
Hi Thomas, make sure you let the pie rest and cool before slicing into it to give the filling a chance to thicken. Also, make sure not to make any modifications to the filling.
My husband said it was the best pie I’ve ever made. Wonderful flavor. Definitely be making again.
Iβm so glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for the wonderful review!
THE BEST APPLE PIE RECIPE!!!
actually, it’s too good! I’ve made 5 apple pies in the last 2 weeks… I think I need therapy!
my wife is banning me for making any more for a while π
The sauce is AMAZING!
if I wanna make a 12″ pie… how much to I increase the dough measurements? you should have a page for measurements of different sizes.
Wow, that is an awesome comment, thank you! It sounds like you found your favorite pie recipe. I haven’t tried it in 12″ yet to advise of the measurements but thanks for your feedback and suggestion.
Absolutely love this apple pie recipe with your pie crust recipe! Making it the second time and my house smells heavenly!! I just replaced the sugar in the sauce with brown sugar and also sprinkled some lemon on my apples before transferring them into the sauce.Turned out delish!! I had some problem with the pastry breaking and crumbling when rolling it out probably since it was my first time making the pastry from scratch. But I fixed that by sprinkling more flour on my counter when rolling the pastry out, wetting my finger tips very lightly and ‘fixing’ any crack I saw with my wet hands and finally sprinkled a bit more flour before transferring into the baking dish and refrigerating it a bit before baking. It was perfect thank you!!
You’re welcome! I’m so happy you enjoyed that Mohsina!
Tried to made this and it was yummy and my employers and their 3 y old kid liked it so much!!! The filling was heavenly. My only problem was with the crust. Failed it. Tried to follow your easy crust pie but as I donβt have a bigger food processor, I used a small one and mix the butter and flour in batches, probably the reason why I had a hard time working on my crust. It crumbles fast and as soon as it finished baking it breaks but the bottom crust still have some like doughy texture.
Hi Natasha, super excited to make this! How would it go being made a day before and reheating in the oven before serving? Is this recommended?
Hi Jessie, weβve enjoyed it with in the first few hours but I havenβt tested with reheating it but I believe it should work. If you experiment, let me know how you liked the recipe.
Hello Natasha,
Do you pre-bake the crust? If so, for how long and at what temp? Do you allow the pre-baked crust to cool before adding the apples and the top? The edges of my lattice stripes were melting on the hot dish. π
Thank-you! π
Hi Lina, there is no need to pre-bake the crust. It sounds like maybe your top crust was out too long and got warm. If you notice your crust no longer feels cool to the touch, you can refrigerate the whole premade pie for 15-30 minutes before baking which will cool the butter in the dough and keep it from ‘melting’.
I always add freshly grated nutmeg to my pie, just a bit, to taste. My family loves it!
Thanks for sharing that with us, Jeanette. I should try that too next time!
AMAZING!!!! I cut the apples into cubes instead. I used half green apples and half red. I also made the sauce after I cut the apples. This recipe was the best and my family LOVED it! I used the pie crust recipe and it was perfectly flaky , ugh SO GOOD!
Love it! Thank you so much for sharing that with us, I appreciate it!
My first apple pie try and it was excellent, I lowered the sugar amount to 1/2 cup and 1 1/4 tsp of cinnamon and it came out delicious. Thank you for sharing!!
You’re welcome! I’m so happy you enjoyed it Ana!
It was my first time to make a pie from scratch, from pie crust to its filling, and this recipe made me feel like Iβm a pro already! Lol. Thank you so much, Natasha and to your team! You guys are really amazing.
Wonderful! So happy to hear that your first time was a success, I hope you love every recipe that you try!
Natasha this recipe is awesomesauce! Iβm having difficulty with the apples, I find they still have too much bite to them. Iβve sliced them super thin, using a veg peeler and they still are not soft enough. Any suggestions on what I can do differently?
Thank you!
Hi Maria, it sounds like you are doing everything right I’m curious if it is the apple itself.
After I’ve made mini Pavlova from your recipe and it was a star!. I’ve decided to make apple pie for the first time today. I added a little bit of saltana in the filling and it really is amazing. I followed recipe to the Tee and the filling has perfect consistancy not too runny and not overly sweet. Just right amount of cinnamon. Thanks a million!!!
That is so awesome. Thank you for sharing your experience with us, so glad that you enjoyed this recipe!
This Apple Pie came out delicious and beautiful. Even the pie crust came out well. Everyone just loved it.
It’s my all-time favourite recipe now on. Thanks!!!
That’s just awesome!! Thank you for sharing your wonderful review
Hi Natasha, I made it and it tastes great, although my husband says it is too sweet. I have questions, why the pie have lots of sauce when I cut it? And also, why the crust a little bit sticky? Is it because I use mixer? Overall, thanks for your recipe. It’s my first time making apple pie!
Hi Maria, the sweetness can vary depending on the type of apples used which is why we love tart Granny smith apples. Also, the crust would be sticky if using a mixer since you are blending the butter into the flour rather than cutting it in.
Hands down best apple pie ever! Do not skip making the homemade butter crust. The crust came together in minutes in the food processor. The sauce for the apples was worth the extra step. I used Gala apples and it was fine.
Thanks for sharing that with us, Sue. Thanks for your great feedback!
The apple pie was amazing! I mixed the crust by hand so it wasn’t as flaky, but it was still worth the effort. Thank you for the amazing recipe!
You’re welcome! I’m so happy you enjoyed it!
I don’t even know how to start this review lol. This pie recipe was ABSOLUTELY PHENOMENAL. There is no other way to say/describe it. I’ve made so many of your recipes..from entrees to desserts to bread! I swear you’re a celebrity in my household. When your name comes up…we all get so excited. You should do a meet and greet one day lol. All kidding aside…fantastic recipe. Easy steps, limited ingredients, and delicious result. Thank you again!
Thank you for that wonderful compliment! Thank you so much for sharing that with me! Iβm smiling big reading this comment.
This pie was a huge hit!! Thanks so much for sharing this recipe!
Super love it! Thank you for your excellent feedback, Tori.
Omg, this is the first time I have ever baked something so delicious. Like I accidentally took too long to add the butter for the dough and it came out a bit dry but after a day it began to be crumbly and flavorful.
How the heck you make this piece of food?! So good!!
That is awesome and great job for your first time! Thanks for giving this recipe a try and for giving your wonderful feedback.
I loved this recipe!!!! Did the crust and filling with my 4 year old. Very easy and accessible. She loved the process and of course eating it. This is the 2nd recipe that I tried from you and both turned out great!. Thank you!
That’s nice to know Alicia. I’m sure it was also a great bonding experience with your 4-year old. Glad you tried this recipe!
Best apple pie recipe. The first time I made this recipe it was so good my family loved it. Thank you Natasha for sharing your recipe. Now I am making it again… π
Yay so great to hear that, Susan. Thank you for sharing that with us and giving a great feedback!
“No lie, that’s the best apple pie I’ve ever had” it’s the first pie I’ve made – all credit goes to the recipe! Thank you, Natasha
5 stars! There seemed to be a glitch where it kept removing the stars on my phone
That’s just awesome!! Thank you for sharing that!
Hi does it matter if I use a 9 and a half inch pan instead of a 9 inch pan? That’s all I got!
That should still work great Audrey!
Delicious recipe! Good job Natasha.
I’m so glad you enjoyed that Ilda!
I love this apple pie recipe! My first time to make a pie and it was a success although I have to take it out after 35 minutes only because itβs past the golden brown color and close to turning black. I was just wondering why do you need to bake it at 220c first?
Hi, the higher heat ensures that the filling will cook and reach the proper heat and then we reduce the temperature so the crust doesn’t burn. Starting on high heat also ensures the crust ends up flaky without melting the butter in it.
I have tried it. Best apple pie ever thank youπ
Super love it! Thanks for giving this recipe a try and for sharing your awesome review too.
Loved how easy this crust was! It came out great definitley a must try
Love it! Thanks for sharing that with us, Megan. I hope you love every recipe that you try.
Hi Natasha!
I really enjoy your videos.I think your so skilled!I love it when you say “Hey! It’s Natasha of Natasha’s kitchen.com” at the beginning of your videos.
So, I made this amazing apple pie and I have to confess that it was the best one I’ve ever tried.I’m not professional at cooking, but this recipe was so simple and I really did it!! The filling was incredible and It made the pie ten times tastier.My sister loved it so much.So did I.I’m gonna make it again!Thank you Natasha.
Love you.
Awww that’s the best! Thank you so much for sharing that with me! Iβm all smiles!
Iβm making it right now! Itβs in the oven. Canβt wait!
I bet your home smells so good right now Nita! I’m so glad you enjoyed that!
One of the best apple pies Iβve made in a long time and Iβve tried and made many recipes. Definitely a keeper. Just hate all these advertisements and sometimes you canβt see part of the recipe unless you click on it. Ugh.
Thank you so much for sharing that with us!
Absolutely amazing added some carmel easy to make Thanks crowd pleaser
You’re welcome and thanks for sharing that with us!
DELICIOUS! Thank you!!!
I’m so glad you enjoyed that, Bana!
I never commented on a recipe before, but I had to for this one. It was amazing, everyone loved it!! Thank you!
That’s so awesome, Bana! I’m so glad you all enjoyed this recipe!
Have you ever frozen a pie before baking to bake later? My daughter wants pie at her wedding early summer and we might have to do it small and diy bc of everything going on and I thought we could make pie ahead of time and bake day of. What do you think?
Hi Jen, I havenβt tested freezing that but I think it could work. If you experiment, let me know how you liked the recipe
Apple pie is my favorite food and this recipe is amazing. It was super easy! I will definitely use this recipe again!
I’m so glad you enjoyed that, Ali! Thank you for that great review!
Every is learning process a glad to have given it try came out perfect maybe just reduce the cinnamon otherwise it was lovely looking forward to more interesting recipes
I’m so happy you enjoyed that! Thank you!
Hello my pie is baking right now but the instructions says the egg wash is egg plus water but in the video instructions are egg plus sugar. I did egg plus sugar and top of my crust burned in the high temperature at the beginning. Can I cover with foil next time to ensure it doesnβt burn?
Hi Diana, that was a blooper. I meant to say water and have no idea why I said sugar. I hope it was clear in the video that I used water. It’s definitely water.
It’s my hubby’s birthday today and with all the self isolating going on there’s no way we can go out for dinner which is a tradition. He’s not a big cake eater but he loves pie so I broke down and baked him this apple pie. I may have started a new tradition – he raved about it! And he gets to have the whole thing to himself which made him very happy lol. The filling was different than any other recipe I found and it actually looked similar to the canned filling texture wise. Thanks for the recipe!!
You’re welcome! I’m so happy you enjoyed this recipe! Happy birthday to your husband!
Do you take the pie out of the oven then let it reduce to 350degrees? My oven takes awhile to change temperature. It’s ok for the pie to be sitting on the counter while the oven reduces?
Hi, I do not take the pie out of the oven. Most ovens take some time to reduce down in temperature naturally, but if there is something unusual about yours, you may open the door for a couple of minutes to cool it down faster.
Hi Natasha! Thank you for your amazing apple pie recipe.
I just made this for my father in law.
Question, do you recommend keeping it in the fridge or at room temperature? and for the sauce filling, is it too bad that if i don’t have unsalted butter and use the regular one??
Thank you!
Hi Josefina, If making it a day ahead – I would let it cool to room temperature then cover and keep it at room temperature overnight. You can also refrigerate and put it in the oven before serving just until it is warm. There is no added salt in the pie filling so that may work.
love loved the filling and the crust recipes. first time making pie ever!!!! it all came out perfect and delicious.. exactly as pics!! amazing recipe and so easy to follow..thank you tons:)
So glad to know that your first time making this pie was a success! I’m sure you’ll get better and better at it.
Wow, this recipe is excellent! This was my first time making a pie and it turned out much better than I could have ever hoped! My boyfriend and I ate almost half of the pie right away…it was THAT tasty. Don’t worry if you’re a semi-beginner baker like me and are slightly intimidated by pies– if you follow this recipe carefully, it should turn out great.
Thanks Natasha for another awesome recipe! I’ve been using your site for years and have always gotten great results
Thatβs so great! It sounds like you have a new favorite, Dasha!
Can I make a pie crust with out prebaking the crust.? Thankyou SophieAvgoustakis
Hi, my daughter and I made apple pie following your recipe. It came out absolutely delicious! Thank you for your recipes ! I used so many of them and itβs always a success!
You’re so welcome Veronica. I’m happy that it came out delicious! I hope you love every recipe that you try.
I made the apple pie today using my favorite crust with the vinegar and egg. I liked the sauce but felt like next time I needed to cut back on the cinnamon a little. other than that it was delicious. sending most of it home with my son as it’s his favorite pie. thank you for all the great recipes. I’m an 83 year old who loves to bake and cook.
You’re welcome Nancy and I’m sure it will already be perfect the next time you make it. Thanks for sharing your experience with the recipe and I hope you love every recipe that you try!
Try Macintosh. They will make your recipe. Even better.
Thank you for that wonderful tip Marsha!
Hi there..im really enjoying your recipes. The Apple pie sounds unreal. Just finding it hard to find the pastry recipe. Can please send it to me..thank you..
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Is this Pie Crust what you’re looking for?
hello just to make sure that i understand correctly, shall i make one recipe of the pie crust and divide it on two, or double the whole recipe??
Hi Rana, per the ingredients “1 recipe for double pie crust” Just one recipe is enought. I have it linked here for you.
thank you for replying im your biggest fan from Egypt!
i will let you know how it turns out for me <3
Sounds good Rana!
I made this pie over the Christmas holidays and my husband said it was the best pie I ever made! I also took it to a luncheon at church and everyone wanted the recipe! Have two in the oven right now!
Wow! That’s so great! I’m smiling bug reading this comment. Sounds like you found a new party favorite.