Delicious Homemade Apple Pie

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.

Table of Contents

• Do you put Egg Wash on Apple Pie?
• Best Apples for Baking
• Helpful Kitchen Tools
• Main Ingredients Needed
• Step-by-Step Instructions
• What temperature to cook apple pie?
• Before You Begin!
• Recipe FAQ
• Top Recipe Tips
• Serving Tips
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• Storing, Freezing, Thawing and Reheating Tips
• More Delicious Apple Recipes
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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 sliced peeled apples (6 medium)
• Sugar
• All-purpose flour
• Ground cinnamon
• Salt
• Ground nutmeg
• Lemon juice
• 1 pastry 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.

What temperature to cook apple pie?

Step 6: 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.

To avoid over-browning the crust, shield the edges with strips of foil (about 2-3 inches wide) after the pie has baked for 15-20 minutes. Let the pie cool completely on a wire rack before serving.

Top Recipe Tips

• 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

When it comes to topping a homemade apple pie, there are two classic choices that truly shine. You can't go wrong with a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream, whether store-bought or homemade. Alternatively, my personal favorite is a generous dollop of homemade whipped cream, made from scratch for an extra touch of indulgence.

Storing, Freezing, Thawing and Reheating Tips

Refrigerator: Store any leftovers wrapped in aluminum foil or in an air-tight container either in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Room Temperature: You could also store the apple pie at room temperature as long as it's not too hot in your kitchen.

Freezer: 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.

Thawing and Reheating/Baking: 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

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