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 (851 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
Richard Garrison on 2025-10-08 (5 stars): this apple pie is delicious. I found some nice crisp medium size Granny Smith apples and use the sourdough crust recipe and it came out perfect. I will be making many more of these in the future.
Sunny on 2025-10-07 (5 stars): This was my first time doing the apple pie. I said for years I was going to do it once fall hits but I never got around to getting the apples. I think what would have made it even better is if I picked the apples myself. Otherwise the recipe was perfect right to the point and effortless. Thank you so much!! I can’t wait to dig in (it has to cool for 2 hours but I’m so excited I might try at least one sliced apple now)
Irene on 2025-10-02 (5 stars): Great tasting apple pie! My family loved it.
Terry on 2025-09-29 (5 stars): Can you put some butter in the apples mixture?
Paige Slade on 2025-09-28 (5 stars): My kiddo learned about apples in school as they were learning about the letter A and came home wanting to make an apple pie. I am by no means a baker and this came out phenomenal. I did use a separate recipe for the pie crust and We didn’t have brown sugar… my fault so we used coconut palm sugar in place of brown sugar. But it turned out great and is a good base for a solid apple pie!
Kay Aycock on 2025-09-24 (5 stars): Wonderful flakey crust and perfect balance of sweet and tart apples! I used gala and pink lady apples.
Sophie on 2025-09-23 (5 stars): This came out perfectly. I can't wait to make it again! thank you!
Robin on 2025-09-23 (5 stars): This pie was so good I sent it to my email.
I have made a lot of apple pies, but this was the most successful.
Richard Garrison on 2025-09-22 (5 stars): this pie is delicious. it's not overly sweet and the apples still have texture. I used a pre-made store-bought crust and it still turned out great. My next one is going to be with the recommended sourdough crust. I'm really looking forward to it.
Judy on 2025-09-22 (5 stars): Great recipe and easy
Nikki H on 2025-09-21 (5 stars): It was super yummy! But the crust was a little too buttery tasting to me. My family loved it though! My taste buds haven't been the same since I had covid a few years back, so it very well could just be me. I absolutely will make this recipe again though, and maybe use a little less butter to see if that makes a difference?
June Croft on 2025-09-21 (5 stars): This is the absolute best pie!! My grand called and praised the look before tasting. High praise from a 20 yr old. putting in the old school recipe box! Thanks
Donna on 2025-09-20 (5 stars): I have been baking apple pie the same way for the past 50 years then I came across this recipe with brown sugar and thought why not try it that was last Saturday and I’m making it again this Saturday! lol I dare say this will be my go to recipe for the next however I’m still alive!
Randi Harms on 2025-09-20 (5 stars): This is a good recipe. I used golden delicious apples and store brand roll out pie crust. Pulling out the dough before slicing the apples allowed it to get to room temperature so it was easy to shape into my pie dish. I followed the rest of the recipe but forgot to dust the top with sugar. Nevertheless, it was the best apple pie! No need to add a topping of whipped cream or ice-cream.
Toby on 2025-09-19 (5 stars): I made my first pie ever today with this recipe. My friends suggested I use a store-bought crust for my first attempt so I did. It’s cooling now, but I’m amazed! I don’t do the kitchen so this was a big deal! (I’m teaching myself to cook at the age of 71.)
It looks and smells incredible!
