Traditional Apple Pie Recipe

Savor my foolproof Traditional Apple Pie Recipe—a flaky crust and tender filling make it a tried-and-true dessert everyone will love!

👥 8 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 1h 20m⏳ Prep: 30 min🔥 Cook: 50 min👤 Gemma Stafford📖 biggerbolderbaking

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🥘 Ingredients

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To Make the Apple Pie Crust

Make 2 x Best Ever Pie Crust Recipe according to the instructions.

On a floured surface roll out the first pie crust into an 11 inch (28 cm) round and line a 9 inch (23 cm) pie pan with it. Place in the refrigerator.

Roll out the second pie crust into a 10 inch (25 cm) round and chill until needed. This will be the lid of your pie.

To Make the Apple Pie Filling

In a large bowl toss the apples with the brown sugar, cornstarch and vanilla until evenly coated.

cornstarch1 tablespoon

To Assemble the Apple Pie

Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).

Fill the prepared pie crust with the apple mixture.

Egg wash the rim of the pastry then lay the second crust over the apples and seal the edges using a fork.

Egg wash

Egg wash the top crust and cut a few slits in the center to allow the steam to escape.

Egg wash

Place your pie on a baking tray to catch any spills that might happen during baking.

To Bake the Apple Pie

Bake for ⏱️ 50-60 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.

Allow to cool for at least ⏱️ 30 minutes before slicing.

To Serve and Store the Apple Pie

Enjoy warm with whipped cream or Vanilla Ice Cream. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.