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Classic Apple Pie
Perfectly spiced apple pie with a double crust and that satisfying lattice top.
Prep: 30 min · Cook: 50 min · Total: 2 hours8 servingsMedium4.9 (83 reviews)380 calories per serving
Last tested: 2026-09-10
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Servings8
📋 Ingredients
👩🍳 Instructions
- 1
Peel, core, and slice apples 5mm/¼-inch thick. Toss with sugars, lemon juice, spices, and cornstarch.
- 2
Line a 23cm/9-inch pie dish with bottom crust. Pour in filling. Dot with butter.
- 3
Cover with top crust. Trim, seal, and crimp edges. Cut steam vents.
- 4
Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with sugar.
- 5
Bake at 200°C/400°F for 20 minutes, then reduce to 180°C/350°F and bake 30-35 minutes more.
- 6
Cool at least 2 hours before slicing — the filling needs to set.
🔄 Swap Table
Original: Granny Smith
Swap: Honeycrisp or Braeburn
Sweeter, still holds shape
Original: Cornstarch
Swap: 3 tbsp flour
Slightly cloudier filling
Original: Pie crust
Swap: Store-bought crust
No judgment — saves time
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