Recipe: Classic Apple Pie
Ingredients:
- 6-7 medium-sized apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 package of ready-made pie crust (or homemade if preferred)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon sugar (for sprinkling on top)
Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced apples, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, flour, and lemon juice. Toss until the apples are evenly coated.
3. Roll out one pie crust and place it in a 9-inch pie dish. Trim any excess dough hanging over the edges.
4. Pour the apple mixture into the pie crust, spreading it out evenly. Dot the top with the pieces of butter.
5. Roll out the second pie crust and place it over the apple filling. Trim any excess dough and crimp the edges to seal the pie.
6. Cut a few slits on the top crust to allow steam to escape during baking.
7. Brush the top crust with the beaten egg and sprinkle with sugar.
8. Place the pie on a baking sheet to catch any drips and bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
9. Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your delicious classic apple pie!
Enjoy your homemade classic apple pie!