Perfect Apple Pie

Perfect Apple Pie

delicious comforting pie

Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 45m
Cook Time: 45m
Total Time: 1h 30m
Temp.: 450 °F
Servings: 12
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (19 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

420
сalories
24,1g
fat
50,6g
carbohydrates
2,9g
potein
41mg
cholesterol
307mg
sodium
Perfect Apple Pie

Recipe Description

Look no further as this is the Perfect Apple Pie recipe you have been searching for! Is there any pie more comforting than apple pie? I love this recipe – the homemade pastry crust is absolutely delicious and the apple filling is full of warming flavors.

Start the pie by making pastry. Chill the pastry in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or prepare in advance and chill for up to 48 hours. Roll out the pastry to line a baking dish and to make a pie lid. Prepare the apple filling and transfer to the pie shell. Top with the remaining pastry and pierce with a fork. Bake until golden brown. Serve wedges of pie with ice cream or whipped cream. Delicious! 

To make this Perfect Apple Pie, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Perfect Apple Pie

Recipe Features

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Steps to make

  1. 1

    Make pastry

    3 min
    Step 1 - Perfect Apple PieStep 1 - Perfect Apple Pie

    Combine 2½ cups all-purpose flour with 1 teaspoon each of salt and sugar in the bowl of a food processor. Add 8 tablespoons butter and ½ a cup shortening. Pulse the mixture until it resembles small peas. Gradually pour in ⅓ cup of ice water and pulse until it comes together when squeezed in your hand. If it is too crumbly, add 1 tablespoon of ice water and pulse again.

  2. 2

    Divide and refrigerate

    30 min
    Step 2 - Perfect Apple Pie

    Transfer the dough to a work surface and shape into a ball. Divide in two equal pieces and form into disks. Cover each disk with plastic wrap. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or for up to 48 hours.

  3. 3

    Prepare the pastry

    5 min
    Step 3 - Perfect Apple Pie

    Lightly dusty a work surface with flour. Using a rolling pin, roll 1 disk into a 13-inch round ⅛-inch thick sheet. Fit the pastry into a 9-inch pie plate and trim the overhang to ½ an inch. Place the pie shell in the refrigerator and roll out the second disk into a 12-inch round ⅛-inch thick lid. Transfer the lid to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate.

  4. 4

    Prepare apple filling

    5 min
    Step 4 - Perfect Apple PieStep 4 - Perfect Apple Pie

    Peel, halve and core the apples. Cut them into ¾-inch wedges and toss with the juice of a large lemon in a large bowl.

  5. 5

    Caramelize apples

    5 min
    Step 5 - Perfect Apple Pie

    Melt the remaining 8 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over low heat. Stir in 1 cup of brown sugar. Add the apple wedges and turn to coat. Increase the heat to high and cook, while turning occasionally, until the apple is tender but not mushy.

  6. 6

    Cool apples

    40 min
    Step 6 - Perfect Apple PieStep 6 - Perfect Apple Pie

    Immediately transfer the apples and their juices to a rimmed baking sheet. Sprinkle the remaining 1½ tablespoons of flour and ¼ teaspoon of cinnamon over the mixture. Toss gently until the flour dissolves. Place the baking sheet on a wire rack and leave the apples cool to room temperature for about 40 minutes.

  7. 7

    Heat oven

    5 min

    Preheat the oven to 450 °F.

  8. 8

    Assemble pie

    5 min
    Step 8 - Perfect Apple Pie

    Place the cooled apple wedges in the pie crust and drizzle any remaining juices over them. Moisten the pie rim with a wet pastry brush. Place the lid over the apples and press the rim to seal. Trim the lid to a ½ an inch overhang using scissors. Fold it under and crimp. Combine the remaining 1 teaspoon of sugar with 2 teaspoons of milk and lightly brush the top of the pie. Use a fork to pierce several holes in the top of the pie.

  9. 9

    Bake

    45 min
    Step 9 - Perfect Apple Pie

    Bake in the oven for 25 minutes until the pastry is golden brown on top. If the pastry lid begins to brown too quickly, cover the edges with foil. Turn the heat down to 375 °F and bake for 20 minutes longer.

  10. 10

    Leave to cool

    1h
    Step 10 - Perfect Apple Pie

    Remove the pie from the oven and leave to cool for about 60 minutes until it reaches room temperature.

  11. 11

    Serve

    Step 11 - Perfect Apple Pie

    Cut into wedges and serve as it is, or with ice cream or whipped cream.

This Perfect Apple Pie is a delicious slice of comfort food. Please try this and if you do, come back and leave a comment to tell me what you think!

About the author

Jelena Mardere

Jelena is an interior designer and young mom! As a busy working mom, her time is precious so she’s always looking for a quick and efficient way to get things done. Jelena is very creative, but has a strong practical side. She loves trying new things and travels a lot, especially around Europe. The kitchen is Jelena’s safe space, where she can let her creative side out and dedicate herself to her favorite hobby - cooking!

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (19 reviews)
Mary Smith
December 16, 2024
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I made this pie for my daughter’s birthday, and it was a hit! Simple ingredients and flavors made everyone smile. So thankful for this recipe!

Yvonne Smith
December 6, 2024
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Simply delicious pie! I made this for a family gathering and it was a hit! The crust was flakey and the apples were so sweet. It brought back memories of my grandma’s pies. Love the simplicity!

Uma
September 5, 2024
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Yummy pie!

Xavier Thompson
June 26, 2024
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Absolutely love pie

Thérèse
February 27, 2024
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Superb. I baked this pie last week for a small dinner with friends. They were astonished by the taste. The flaky crust was a hit, and the apples were perfect. It reminded me of my grandmother's pies, which always made me feel at home.

Dani
January 16, 2024
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La verdad, este pie de manzana es de lo mejor. Hice la receta para un cumpleaños y todos quedaron encantados. La masa es super sencilla y el relleno de manzana tiene un sabor que recuerda a la abuela. ¡Repetiré seguro!

Alice
January 14, 2024
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I made this Perfect Apple Pie for my friend's gathering and it was a hit! The crust was so simple to make and so flaky. I used Granny Smith apples, which added a nice tartness. Everyone loved how warm and comforting it tasted. Will definitely make again.

Wanda
October 17, 2023
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I made this Perfect Apple Pie for my family gathering and it was a hit! The crust was flaky and the filling was so warm and inviting. My grandma used to make apple pie for every holiday, and this recipe brought back those lovely memories. So easy and delicious, I will make it again soon.

Ursula78
October 12, 2023
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I just made this Perfect Apple Pie for my friend's gathering, and everyone loved it! The crust was super flaky, and the filling reminded me of my grandma's pies from childhood. Such a cozy recipe that I'll use again for sure.

Quinn Anderson
October 2, 2023
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Super yummy pie!

Aileen
September 8, 2023
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Simply delicious pie!

Zoe
July 4, 2022
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Yummy

Briana Smith
May 23, 2022
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I made this Perfect Apple Pie for our anniversary, and my husband was over the moon! The crust was so flaky and the apples were just right. It's super easy to make, and now it’s our favorite dessert! Can’t wait to bake it again.

Sam Turner
April 12, 2022
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Yo, this apple pie is next level! Made it for the fam and they couldn't get enough. The crust was super flaky, just like Grandma used to make! It’s def gonna be my go-to for family gatherings! 🍏🥧

Franco
March 2, 2022
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Superb

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