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 by how easy it is to create. Serve with a bit of vanilla ice cream and you've got an unforgetable dessert!
Make the pie crust recipe and chill per instructions while preparing the filling. Preheat oven to 425˚F.
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 and 1 cup sugar and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and continue simmering for 3 minutes, whisking frequently then remove from heat.
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.
Sprinkle your work surface with flour and roll out the 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.
Roll the 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.
Bake at 425˚F in the center of the oven for 15 minutes. Reduce the heat to 350˚F and continue baking for another 45 minutes or until the apples are soft and the filling is bubbling through the vents.* Rest at room temp 1 hour before serving.
Notes
*Place a sheet of foil on the rack below the apple pie to catch any potential drips from the pie. *Apple Varieites: Granny Smith Apples are the best apples for apple pie, but you can also use any sweet/tart crisp apple, like Golden Delicious, Honeycrisp, or Pink Lady, or a mix of apples.*Storage Tips: Store cooled pie covered on the counter overnight or in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. To freeze, store the cooled pie in a freezer-safe container for up to 6 months. Thaw on the counter or in the fridge and then heat in the oven at 350°F for 20 minutes or until warm.
Nutrition Facts
The BEST Apple Pie Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
379.61
% Daily Value*
Fat
17.67
g
27
%
Saturated Fat
9.14
g
57
%
Cholesterol
50.56
mg
17
%
Sodium
98.27
mg
4
%
Potassium
164.71
mg
5
%
Carbohydrates
55.44
g
18
%
Fiber
3.87
g
16
%
Sugar
38.25
g
43
%
Protein
2.75
g
6
%
Vitamin A
448.45
IU
9
%
Vitamin C
5.87
mg
7
%
Calcium
21.89
mg
2
%
Iron
0.96
mg
5
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.