Easy Apple Pie

Overhead view of an apple pie with a lattice crust.

5 from 1 vote

Our Apple Pie has all the classic flavors of spiced apples in an easy-to-make recipe that uses either pre-made or homemade pie crusts.

Prep Time1

Cook Time1

Total Time2

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Apple Pie

Servings: slices

Author: Caytlin McCleery

Ingredients

Pie

2 prepared pie crusts
8 cups diced apples , peeled with a 1/2-inch dice (about 8 apples)
1 cup granulated sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon salt

For Finishing

1 large egg
1 tablespoon granulated sugar

Instructions

Prepare your homemade pie dough or store-bought pie crust to the stage where it is ready to roll out. Refrigerate raw crusts or dough until ready to roll out. Preheat ovento 400 °F
In a large mixing bowl, toss 8 cups diced apples with 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 cup granulated sugar, 3 tablespoons cornstarch, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg, and 1/8 teaspoon salt. Mix until well combined and set aside.
Remove one of the prepared pie crusts or dough from refrigerator and transfer to a lightly floured surface. Use a rolling pin to roll out into a large 12-inch circle, rolling from the center each time to keep the thickness even.
Gently transfer crust to an un-greased deep dish pie plate, allowing the crust to hang over the edges Use a large slotted spoon to scoop the apple filling into the pie, leaving out any excess juices.
Remove your remaining prepared pie crust or dough from refrigerator and transfer to a lightly floured surface. Roll into a 13x10-inch rectangle. Cut into 8 even strips.
Arrange 4 of the lattice strips on top of the filled pie, ensuring they are evenly spaced. Weave the remaining strips perpendicular, lifting every other piece to create a lattice. Trim excess dough around the plate. Use your fingers to crimp the edges to seal the dough together.
In a small bowl, lightly beat 1 large egg. Use a pastry brush to lightly coat the crust lattice crust and edges with egg. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon granulated sugar evenly over the egg-washed crust. Place pie on a baking sheet to catch any spillage during baking.
Bake at 400℉ (200℃) for 25 minutes, then reduce temperature to 375 degrees (190℃) and bake for an additional 35-40 minutes, until crust is a deep golden brown.
Remove from oven and transfer pie to a wire rack to cool. Serve either warm, or completely cooled, depending on personal preference.

Notes

Common varieties of apples that are great for baking include Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, Golden Delicious, Braeburn, Jonathan, Jonagold, Fuji, and Pink Lady. Using a mix of these varieties is also a great option!
Be sure to use a deep dish pie plate for this recipe. If using a standard pie plate, you'll only need about 5 cups of the apple filling rather than 8.

Nutrition