Cooking Lucid
Classic Apple Pie
Flaky double-crust apple pie with cinnamon-spiced filling and a golden lattice top. The all-American dessert — easier than it looks and impossible to resist warm with ice cream.
Prep 30 min
Cook 55 min
Total 1h 25m
Serves 8
Ingredients
Step 1 — Pie crust
- 2 pie crusts (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
- 1 tbsp coarse sugar (for topping)
Step 2 — Apple filling
- 6 medium apples (peeled and sliced)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (cubed)
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the filling
Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss apples with sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Let sit 10 minutes.
- 2
Assemble and bake
Line a 9-inch pie dish with one crust. Add filling and dot with butter. Cover with top crust or lattice. Crimp edges, brush with egg wash, and sprinkle coarse sugar. Bake 15 minutes, then reduce to 375°F and bake 40–45 minutes until bubbling and golden. Cool 2 hours before slicing.
Nutrition per serving: 380 cal · 3g protein · 58g carbs · 16g fat · 3g fiber
For informational purposes only. Not medical or dietary advice. Verify ingredients for allergens, cooking times, and safe internal temperatures before serving.
