The Best Classic Apple Pie
A golden, flaky pie with a cinnamon-spiced apple filling, perfect for any occasion. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 100 minutes, layers apples, unsalted butter, 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 320 calories and feeds 8, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" 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
- 4 lbs (crisped, peeled, and cored) apples
- 1/2 cup (cold, cubed) unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1 (beaten) egg
- 1 sheet (premade) puff pastry
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a large bowl, toss apples with sugar, cinnamon, flour, lemon juice, and vanilla. Let sit for 10 minutes to release juices.
- Step 2: Roll out puff pastry on a floured surface and cut into a 12-inch circle. Place in a 9-inch pie dish.
- Step 3: Pour apple mixture into the crust, pressing it into an even layer. Dot with cold butter pieces.
- Step 4: Brush the top crust with beaten egg and cut a few slits in the center for ventilation.
- Step 5: Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 45-50 minutes until the crust is golden and the filling is bubbly. Let cool slightly before serving.
