Classic Apple Pie

While trying new things and being adventurous often makes life more exciting and enjoyable, there are certain things where it’s impossible to beat the classic, the tried-and-true method. This classic apple pie is one example where this holds true. You cannot improve on the warm feelings and crisp deliciousness of this traditional apple pie recipe.

Ingredients

Makes one 9-inch Pie

2 Butter Crusts, chilled

½ stick unsalted butter

3 pounds mixed Granny Smith and Golden Delicious apples, peeled, cored, cut in 1/2 inch wedges

Juice of 1 lemon

2/3 cup light brown sugar, + 2 tablespoons for the glaze

½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Large pinch salt

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (or gluten-free piecrust flour mixture), plus extra for the board

1 large egg

2 tablespoons milk

 

Directions

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the apples, lemon juice, 2/3 cup brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Cook, stirring, until the apples are just tender, about 10 minutes. Sprinkle in the flour, toss to coat. Remove from heat and cool completely before assembling the pie.

Prepare crust and fill according to the double-crust directions and chill for an hour before baking.

Place a baking sheet on the lowest oven rack and preheat to 400 degrees F. Brush the top crust with milk and sprinkle with granulated sugar. Cut 4 to 6 decorative slits to release the steam. Carefully place the pie on the hot baking sheet and lower the temperature to 375 degrees. Bake until golden, 60 to 75 minutes. Cool completely on a rack.