Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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8
servings
6 cup

Apples

peeled and sliced

1 tbsp

Lemon Juice

optional

1 cup

Sugar

2 tbsp

All-purpose Flour

1 tsp

Ground Cinnamon

1 dash

Nutmeg

2 tbsp

Butter

sliced

1 unit

Double Pie Crust

store-bought or homemade

1 unit

Egg White

mixed with water

Step 1
~6 min

Preheat oven to 375 degrees (F).

Step 2
~6 min

If apples lack tartness, sprinkle with 1 tablespoon lemon juice.

Step 3
~6 min

In a large bowl, combine sugar, flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

Step 4
~6 min

Add sugar mixture to the sliced apples and toss to coat fruit.

Step 5
~6 min

Line a 9-inch pie plate with one pie crust.

Step 6
~6 min

Fill the pie plate with the apple mixture.

Step 7
~6 min

Dot the top of the apple mixture with sliced butter.

Step 8
~6 min

Cover with the top pie crust, seal, and flute the edges.

Step 9
~6 min

Brush the top crust with an egg white/water mixture.

Step 10
~6 min

Sprinkle the top crust with sugar, if desired.

Step 11
~6 min

Bake for about an hour, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.

Step 12
~6 min

If the crust is over-browning, tent with foil.

Step 13
~6 min

Cool completely before serving.

Step 14
~6 min

Serve with cheddar cheese or ice cream, if desired.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Use a combination of apple varieties for best flavor.

Chill the pie crust before filling to prevent shrinking.

Cut vents in the top crust to allow steam to escape.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Pie can be assembled ahead of time and baked later.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
High
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Warm

With ice cream

With cheddar cheese

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Vanilla ice cream
Sharp cheddar cheese

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

United States

Cultural Significance

Traditional American dessert, often served during holidays.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Thanksgiving
Christmas
Fourth of July

Occasion Tags

Holiday
Thanksgiving
Christmas
Fall
Party

Popularity Score

70/100