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Old Fashioned Homemade Apple Pie

This easy foolproof apple pie is made with tender, cinnamon-spiced apples baked inside a perfectly golden, flaky crust. It’s simple, dependable, and always a crowd-pleaser, the kind of classic apple pie that belongs on every holiday table.
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
Yield: 8 Slices
Calories: 240kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 5 large apples peeled and sliced - Granny Smith works best but any apple will work in a pinch.
  • 2 pie crust - If you need a delicious homemade pie crust recipe ours works perfectly with this apple pie.
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup light brown sugar
  • 1½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
  • ⅛ teaspoon allspice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 egg yolk (for the egg wash)
  • 1 tablespoon milk (for the egg wash)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Line your pie plate with the bottom crust and poke holes with a fork.
  • In a large mixing bowl add the sliced apple and coat with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. Mix throughly so the apple slices are coated evenly.
  • To the bowl of apple slices add the sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, vanilla, and flour. Mix until all the apple slices are coated evenly in the sugar spice mixture.
  • Pour the apple pie filling into the pie crust. divide the 2 tablespoons of butter into small chunks and place ontop of the pie filling.
  • Drape the top pie crust over the pie. Trim the edges. Using a fork crimp the edges to close the two pie crust. Use a knife to cut 4 slits into the top pie crust to allow the pie to vent.
  • In a small bowl add one egg yolk. (Do NOT add the egg white.) Add milk and whisk until thoroughly combined.
  • Using the pastry brush, brush the top pie crust with the egg yolk mixture.
  • Bake at 375°F for 20 minutes. After 20 minutes turn the oven down to 350°F. Bake for an additional 60 minutes or until the pie is golden brown and bubbling. When baking you may need to place a baking sheet under the pie to prevent it from dripping in the bottom of your oven. 
  • For best results allow the pie to cool minimum of 1 hour before serving. This will allow the pie to set properly so the filling does not run out when serving.

Notes

How to Store Apple Pie

At Room Temperature:
Homemade apple pie can sit out at room temperature for up to 2 days. Just cover it loosely with plastic wrap, foil, or an overturned bowl. This keeps the crust from drying out without trapping too much moisture.
In the Refrigerator:
If you need it to last longer, store it in the refrigerator for up to 4 additional days. Simply cover the pie with foil or plastic wrap. The crust may soften slightly, but it still tastes wonderful.
Freezer Storage:
Apple pie freezes beautifully! You have two options:
  • Freeze Before Baking: Assemble the pie, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap, then foil, and freeze for up to 3 months. Bake straight from the freezer, just add 15–25 extra minutes of bake time.
  • Freeze After Baking: Allow the baked pie to cool completely, wrap well, and freeze for up to 4 months. This is perfect for holiday prep.

How to Reheat Apple Pie

Individual Slices (Quickest):
Warm a slice in the microwave for 20–30 seconds. It won’t be as crisp as freshly baked, but still delicious.
Whole Pie:
To crisp the crust back up, reheat the pie in the oven at 300°F for 15–20 minutes. If reheating straight from frozen, leave it in the oven for 30–40 minutes.
Tip:
Avoid reheating in the oven at high temps, it can scorch the edges before the filling warms through.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 slice | Calories: 240kcal | Carbohydrates: 48.7g | Protein: 1.4g | Fat: 5.6g | Cholesterol: 30.7mg | Sodium: 36.3mg | Sugar: 39.3g