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April 29, 2025

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This classic American apple pie simply can't be beat. Enjoy a slice on its own or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream! The recipe is a Yummly original created by Sara Mellas.

Classic Apple Pie
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Classic Apple Pie

Ingredients

Servings
Milk and 4 other allergens identified

Instructions

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Position a rack in the lowest level in the oven. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
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Place the pie crust dough in a 9-inch pie plate and press into place, trimming any excess as needed. Line with a sheet of parchment paper large enough to hang over the edges of the plate, and fill with pie weights.
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Bake the crust on lowest rack of oven until edges are very slightly golden and the center is matte, 25-30 minutes.
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When done, remove crust from oven and carefully lift off the parchment and pie weights. Set crust aside to cool slightly.
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Increase oven temperature to 425°F.
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Peel and core the apples. Cut the apples into 1/4 inch-thick slices, and transfer to a large mixing bowl.
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Squeeze the lemon over the apples. Add the sugar, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, ground cloves, and salt. Toss the apples until evenly coated.
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Pour the apples into the prepared pie crust. Place the second pie crust on top of the pie, and crimp the edges together with a fork. Trim away any excess as needed. Poke the center of the pie with the fork 2-3 times, so steam can escape.
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Use a fork to beat together the egg and water. Brush the egg wash over the top of the pie.
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Cover the edges of the pie with a pie guard or strips of aluminum foil.
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Bake the pie on lowest rack of oven for 20 minutes.
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Reduce oven temperature to 350°F. Continue baking pie until the crust is golden, 25-30 minutes.
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Check to see that pie is done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.
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Allow to sit at room temperature for 1-4 hours before slicing and serving. Cover leftovers and store at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

  • Apple Slice Precision 🔪
    Slice Granny Smith apples uniformly and thinly (about 1/4 inch thick) to ensure even cooking and a consistent texture throughout the pie.
  • Lemon Juice Magic 🍋
    Toss sliced apples with lemon juice immediately after cutting to prevent browning and add a bright, tangy balance to the sweet filling.
  • Crust Chilling Technique ❄️
    Always chill your pie crust for at least 30 minutes before rolling and baking to ensure a flaky, tender texture and prevent shrinkage.
  • Spice Blend Mastery 🌶️
    Toast whole spices like nutmeg and cloves briefly before grinding to enhance their aromatic oils and deepen the pie's warm, complex flavor profile.
  • Lattice Top Pro Tip 🥧
    Weave your lattice strips while they're still slightly chilled to make handling easier and create cleaner, more precise intersections.

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