Homemade Apple Pie Recipe | Walking on Sunshine Recipes (2024)

Crisp apple slices tossed with cinnamon and sugar then baked between two flaky, buttery pie crusts is one way to describe this incredible Homemade Apple Pie Recipe.

Included with this apple dessert recipe are tips for choosing the best apples for baking and tips on the different types of egg wash for apple pie.

Who doesn't love the smell of freshly baked apple pie wafting through the house? The anticipation of taking that first bite of warm, sweet, tart goodness… it's practically impossible to resist!

Homemade apple pie is the perfect way to show your loved ones how much you care. Whether you're serving it up for a special occasion or just because, this is one dish that is sure to please.

Do you put Egg Wash on Apple Pie?

Have you ever wondered how some people manage to get the tops of their pies to look beautiful? All you need to do is brush any of the following washes to the top of the crust before baking:

• For a shiny light brown crust: brush with an egg white that has been lightly beaten with a teaspoon of water.
• To get a glossy golden pie crust:brush the crust with an egg yolk and a teaspoon of water.
• For a crisp brown crust: brush the pie crust just with water.
• How to add a little sparkle:sprinkle sugar on top as well.

Best Apples for Baking

Here are a list of the best apples for baking:

• Jonagold
• Honeycrisp
• Braeburn
• Cortland - are my personal favorite for baking.
• Granny Smith - a lot of people LOVE Granny Smith for baking, but I still find the taste a bit too tart. But that's just my preference. My husband loves Granny Smith apples.

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Main Ingredients Needed

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• Thinly slicedpeeled apples (6 medium)
• Sugar
• All-purpose flour
• Ground cinnamon
• Salt
• Ground nutmeg
• Lemon juice
• 1pastry for double pie crust

Step-by-Step Instructions

• Step 1: First, we need to make the pie dough. Roll out the top and bottom pie crusts.
• If you need a good tutorial on how to make perfect pie crust, check out my post on Pie Crust Basics.

• Step 2: Peel, core and slice the apples using an apple corer/slicer. You can also use an apple peeler and knife but I find it easier to use this Apple Corer. It gives even slices for the apples.
• Step 3: Once the apples are sliced, mix them with the sugar and spices. I love to use Cortland apples for all my baking. Make sure you check out the list below for a few other favorite apples that work great for homemade apple pie.
• Step 4: Add the apples to the pie crust that is already fitted in the bottom of the Pie Plate.
• Step 5: Add the top pie crust dough, crimp the edges and brush with the egg wash before baking.

Baking Instructions

• Bake in a preheated 425°F oven for 15 minutes then lower the temperature to 375 and continue baking for 30 minutes or until the apples are tender and the crust is golden brown.
• You can cover the edge of the crust with 2- to 3-inch wide strips of foil after the first 15 to 20 minutes of baking to prevent excessive browning.
• Cool on cooling rack before serving.

Top Recipe Tip

• An easy way to tell if your apple pie is baked completely is to check the internal temperature using a meat thermometer. Bake until the center of the pie reaches 175°F.
• Also, if you see the pie crust is getting too brown, cover it loosely with aluminum foil.

Serving Tips

• There are really only two toppings that are suitable for Homemade Apple Pie.
• The first is vanilla ice cream. That can be either purchased or homemade vanilla ice cream.
• Then there's my favorite homemade whipped cream.

Storage Tips

• Store any leftovers wrapped in aluminum foil or in an air-tight container either in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
• You could also store the apple pie at room temperature as long as it's not too hot in your kitchen.

Freezing Tips

• An easy prep-ahead tip, especially around the holidays, is to prepare but don't bake the apple pie.
• Wrap the unbaked pie in aluminum foil and then place in a pie storage container or a large plastic storage bag.
• Then freeze the pie for up to a month.
• Don't worry about defrosting the pie before baking. Simply place the frozen pie in the oven and bake according to the directions; adding about 15 minutes onto the time the recipe directs.

More Delicious Apple Recipes

• Apple Dutch Pie or Apple Crumb Pie - an older recipe on the site but still so very popular!
• Best Apple Pie Recipes for Thanksgiving
• Apple Dump Cake
• This recipe for Easy Apple Puff Pastry Danish only sounds complicated. It's actually very easy to put together and looks amazing once baked!
• Caramel Apple Dump Cake

Recipe FAQ

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Homemade Apple Pie

Yield: 8 slices

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 55 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes

Appie Pie Recipe with tips on which egg wash for apple pie to use as well as choosing the best apples for baking.

Ingredients

• 6 cups thinly sliced peeled apples (6 medium)
• ¾ cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 pastry for double pie crust

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
2. Line a 9-in. pie plate with bottom crust; trim crust even with edge. Set aside while you prepare the filling.
3. Add the apples and the remaining ingredients to a bowl and mix to combine.
4. Add the apple mixture into the crust-lined pie plate.
5. Roll out the second pie crust and place on top of the apple mixture.
6. Press the edges of both pie crust together to seal and crimp the edges.
7. Cut slits in several places in top crust.
8. Brush the top of the pie with an egg wash and sprinkle with additional sugar.
9. Bake in a preheated 425°F oven for 15 minutes then lower the temperature to 375 and continue baking for 30 minutes or until the apples are tender and the crust is golden brown.
10. Cool on cooling rack before serving.

Notes

You can cover the edge of the crust with 2- to 3-inch wide strips of foil after the first 15 to 20 minutes of baking to prevent excessive browning.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield: 8Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 261Total Fat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 194mgCarbohydrates: 48gFiber: 3gSugar: 30gProtein: 2g

The nutrition information is calculated automatically. I cannot guarantee its accuracy. If this data is important to you, please verify with your trusted nutrition calculator.

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