Cinnamon-Spiced Apple Pie

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-06 · Updated 2026-04-06

A classic pie with a hidden layer of cinnamon-scented pecans under spiced apples. This American recipe, ready in about 120 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, unsalted butter, and granulated sugar into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 8, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons ice water
• 3 cups Granny Smith apples, thinly sliced
• 3 cups Honeycrisp apples, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 cup pecans, chopped
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon heavy cream

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Add 1 cup cold cubed unsalted butter and use a pastry cutter to cut until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add 2 tablespoons ice water, stirring until dough clumps.
2. Step 2: Divide dough into two equal portions, flatten into disks, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
3. Step 3: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Toss 3 cups Granny Smith apples, 3 cups Honeycrisp apples, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg until evenly coated.
4. Step 4: Roll one dough disk to a 12-inch circle on a floured surface. Transfer to a 9-inch pie dish, trim edges, and set aside. Pour apple mixture into crust, then sprinkle 1/4 cup chopped pecans mixed with 1/4 cup granulated sugar and 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon over apples.
5. Step 5: Roll second dough disk to a 12-inch circle, place over filling, crimp edges to seal, cut 4 slits in top, and brush with 1 tablespoon heavy cream.
6. Step 6: Bake 50-60 minutes until crust is golden and filling bubbles, then cool 2 hours before serving.