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Best Recipe for Apple Pie

Best Recipe for Apple Pie
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Indulge in the comforting flavors of homemade apple pie with this simple yet classic recipe. The Best Recipe for Apple Pie features a perfectly flaky double crust and a spiced apple filling that balances sweetness and tartness beautifully. This delightful dessert fills your home with the warm aroma of cinnamon and baked apples, making it an ideal treat for cozy gatherings or family celebrations. With straightforward steps and easily customizable ingredients, you can create a pie that everyone will love. Whether served warm with vanilla ice cream or chilled for a refreshing bite, this apple pie is sure to impress!

Ingredients

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  • 1 homemade double pie crust (2 sheets of pie dough)
  • 5 pounds apples (mix of tart and sweet varieties)
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 & 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • juice from half a lemon (2 tablespoons)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Zest and juice the lemon into a large bowl.
  3. Peel, core, and slice the apples; toss them in the lemon juice.
  4. In a skillet over medium heat, combine apples with sugars, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Cook until fork-tender but still firm (about 20 minutes). Remove from heat and let cool.
  5. Roll out your double crust into a 9-inch pie dish.
  6. Spoon the cooled apple filling into the prepared crust and top with another layer of dough.
  7. Chill the assembled pie for at least 30 minutes before baking.
  8. Brush the top crust with milk or egg wash and sprinkle with raw sugar.
  9. Bake for 15 minutes at high heat; then reduce temperature to 350°F (175°C) for an additional 25-30 minutes until golden brown.

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