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Apple Pie Recipe with the Best Filling!

Classic American Apple Pie

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Experience the ultimate comfort dessert with this meticulously balanced apple pie. By pre-cooking a blend of crisp Granny Smith and sweet Honeycrisp apples with aromatic spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, this recipe creates a jam-like filling that prevents a soggy bottom. The buttery, flaky crust perfectly complements the rich fruit concentrate, resulting in a professional-grade pie that is technically superior and irresistibly delicious. This recipe is completely alcohol-free and pork-free, making it an ideal centerpiece for any gathering.

  • Total Time: 80
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

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4 cups Granny Smith apples, peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick
4 cups Honeycrisp apples, peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick
3/4 cup granulated cane sugar
1.5 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp ground ginger
2 tbsp apple cider
2 sheets pie crust
Heavy cream and sugar for glaze

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Peel and slice all apples into uniform segments.
In a large bowl, combine sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
Toss the apple slices with the dry sugar mixture until thoroughly coated.
Simmer the fruit in a pan over medium heat for five minutes to activate the natural pectins.
Roll out the bottom pie crust and place it into a greased nine-inch pie dish.
Pour the prepared apple filling evenly across the bottom crust.
Lay the second crust over the top and trim the edges, crimping tightly with a fork.
Brush the top crust with a mixture of heavy cream and sugar.
Bake for 50 minutes until golden brown and bubbling.

Notes

Chill your butter cubes completely before making the dough to ensure crispy, flaky layers. For a professional finish, place a preheated baking sheet on the bottom rack of the oven to help set the crust quickly. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days.

  • Author: Tiramisu Cake
  • Prep Time: 30
  • Cook Time: 50
  • Category: American Comfort Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 380
  • Sugar: 28g
  • Sodium: 250mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Carbohydrates: 52g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg