Flaky Apple Pie: The Best Homemade Recipe for Cozy Evenings
A perfect warm dessert for cozy evenings, this flaky apple pie recipe combines tender apples with a golden crust.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups sliced apples
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 recipe pie crust
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and lemon juice.
- Roll out the pie crust and place it in a pie dish.
- Fill the crust with the apple mixture and cover it with the top crust.
- Brush the top with egg wash and cut slits for steam to escape.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until the crust is golden brown and the apples are tender.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- Serve with vanilla ice cream for an extra treat.
- Let the pie cool completely for the best slices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Flaky Apple Pie, Homemade Apple Pie, Cozy Dessert