Desserts & Baking

Classic Apple Pie

Name: Classic Apple Pie
Total time: 2 h
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 6 Granny Smith apples, peeled and sliced; 2 prepared pie crusts (homemade or store-bought); 3/4 cup sugar; 1/4 cup brown sugar; 2 tbsp cornstarch; 1 tsp cinnamon; 1/4 tsp nutmeg; 1/4 tsp allspice; 2 tbsp butter, cubed; 1 egg, beaten; 1 tbsp sugar for topping; Pinch of salt

⏱ 2 hrs👤 Serves 8

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F. Toss apples with both sugars, cornstarch, spices, and salt. Let sit 15 minutes — this draws out juices and prevents a soupy pie.
Fit one pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish. Add apple filling and dot with butter pieces.
Top with second crust. Trim and crimp edges together. Cut several vents in the top crust. Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle with sugar.
Bake on a sheet pan (to catch drips) for 55-65 minutes until crust is deeply golden and filling is bubbling through the vents. If edges brown too fast, cover with foil.
Cool at least 2 hours before cutting — this allows the filling to set. Serve with vanilla ice cream.

Notes

The pre-salting step is crucial for preventing a watery filling. Don't skip it. Granny Smith apples hold their shape beautifully — other varieties can get mushy.

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