This is hands down the BEST and easiest apple pie recipe! It has a tender, flaky, homemade pie crust with apple slices drenched in sugar and warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg.
Prep time: PT60M
Cook time: PT60M
Total time: PT120M
Rating
4.99 stars (809 reviews)
Keywords
easy apple pie, homemade apple pie, how to make apple pie
Ingredients
2 (9") pie crusts
7 large Granny Smith apples (peeled, cored and sliced into 1/2 inch slices)
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup light brown sugar (loosely packed)
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 tablespoon lemon juice (plus the zest of half of a lemon)
1 large egg (lightly beaten in a small bowl for egg wash)
2 tablespoons sanding sugar (optional)
Categories
Dessert
Cuisine
American
Steps
Start by preparing this flaky pie crust recipe which makes 2 (9") pie crusts, one for the bottom and one for the top of the pie. The pie dough will need to chill for at least 1 hour before rolling out. Or use a store-bought pie crust and follow package directions.
Place oven rack in the center position and Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C).
In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice and lemon zest; toss to coat evenly.
Remove the pie crust dough from the fridge and let rest at room temperature for 5-10 minutes. On a lightly floured surface, roll one disc into a 12" circle that is 1/8" thick. Carefully lay the crust into the bottom of a deep dish pie plate.
Spoon the apple filling over the bottom crust and discard juices at the bottom of the bowl. Roll out the second disc of pie crust until it is 1/8" thick and lay it over the apple filling.
Use a sharp knife to trim the dough along the outside edge of the pie plate. Lift the edges where the two pie crust meet, gently press to seal and fold them under. Rotate the pie plate and repeat this process until edges are neatly tucked under themselves. Cut 4 slits in the top of the dough to allow steam to vent. Place the pie on a baking sheet.
Brush the surface of the pie crust with the egg wash and sprinkle with sanding sugar. Cover the edges with a pie shield or a strip of foil to keep them from over browning during the first 25 minutes.
Bake at 400°F (204°C) for 25 minutes. Carefully remove the pie shield, turn the oven down to 375° and continue to bake for an additional 30-35 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the juices are bubbly. Cool at room temperature for at least 3 hours.
Nutitrion
Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 417 kcal
Carbohydrates: 77 g
Protein: 4 g
Fat: 12 g
Saturated Fat: 4 g
Trans Fat: 1 g
Cholesterol: 23 mg
Sodium: 189 mg
Sugar: 46 g
Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
Reviews
Lorraine. Clement on 2025-06-19 (5 stars): Delicious and easy to prepare — perfect blend of flavours. Thank you for this recipe ! 😊
jeanice will on 2025-06-16 (5 stars): hello thank you for this delicioys repieplei tried it and it was really good BUT i must say this kinda wasnr tewally all that good bechase i know my dead garndmother could cook something SO MUCH BETTER than whatever this was . but i think you tried really hard so i will give you pass !! anyways i havent been doing to well. its been 10 years since the passimg of my grandmother i havent been able to live with myself for these past years and i swear i think im hearing things i think its my dead grandmother and shes saying this recipe toure looking at right now..... SUCKS and im like wow youre so rigjt. anways thats my review !! i hope you really like d it!
scam on 2025-06-16 (5 stars): Love this!
Tax1ahk on 2025-05-27 (5 stars): Thank you for sharing. Tasty recipe!
Kimberly on 2025-05-19 (5 stars): Yup I made this. I love honey crisp apples too for preference, but the combo of apples goes a long way. Add some vanilla to the filling and it adds a nice touch.
Deborah Carpenter on 2025-05-10 (5 stars): Love this pie. It's my all time favorite.!!!
Sarah on 2025-05-06 (5 stars): super easy the best and first apple pie I've made with my partner was super funn!!!
Joni Harris on 2025-04-30 (5 stars): My family LOVED it …
Cynthia Capp on 2025-04-27 (5 stars): This is absolutely the best Apple Pie ever!! Rather than the Granny Apples, I used Crisp Apples because that’s what I had on hand. I would probably use a little less sugar next time because crisp apples are sweet. This was simple and delicious. Thank You!
Brenda Martinez on 2025-04-11 (5 stars): Best Apple pie I ever made
Amy on 2025-04-03 (5 stars): My husband asked me to make apple pie. He loved this recipe, including the pie crust from this site. I doubled the recipe and put one in the freezer. I had enough extra of the apple mixture to also make an apple crisp. Thank you!
