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Best Recipe for Apple Pie

Best Recipe for Apple Pie

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Indulge in the warmth and comfort of homemade apple pie with this delightful recipe that’s sure to become a family favorite. This Best Recipe for Apple Pie combines tender apples, aromatic spices, and a perfectly flaky crust to create a dessert that fills your home with sweet aromas and warms the heart. Whether for family dinners or festive gatherings, this classic dessert is easy to make from scratch, ensuring you’ll never want to return to store-bought options. With its simple preparation steps and delicious flavor profile, this pie is perfect for bakers of all skill levels.

Ingredients

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  • 1 double pie crust (2 sheets of pie dough)
  • 5 pounds mixed apples (like Granny Smith and Gala)
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 & 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • juice from half a lemon (2 tablespoons)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • milk or beaten egg (for brushing)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F.
  2. Prepare the apple filling by zesting lemon peel into a skillet, adding lemon juice, and then mixing in sliced apples with sugars, flour, salt, cinnamon, and other spices.
  3. Cook on medium heat until apples are tender but not mushy (about 20 minutes). Let cool completely.
  4. Roll out one sheet of dough in a deep-dish pie pan, fill with cooled apple mixture, cover with the second sheet of dough, crimp edges, and vent the top.
  5. Brush with milk or beaten egg and sprinkle raw sugar on top before baking for approximately 55–60 minutes.

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