Go Back
Easy Apple Pie Recipe A Flaky & Simple Grandma's Classic

Easy Apple Pie Recipe A Flaky & Simple Grandma's Classic

Make the best easy apple pie just like Grandma’s, but with a simple store-bought crust! Juicy apples, cinnamon, and a buttery crust create a cozy homemade treat
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 3040
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pie
  • 1 (14.1 oz) package Refrigerated Pie Crusts (400g) Should contain 2 crusts.
  • 6-7 medium Apples Peeled, cored, and thinly sliced.
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2 tbsp All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 tbs Ground Cinnamon
  • 1/4 tbsp Ground Nutmeg
  • 1 tbs Lemon Juice
  • 2 tbsp Unsalted Butter
For the Egg Wash
  • 1 Large Egg
  • 1 tsp Water
  • 1 tsp Coarse Sugar Optional, for sprinkling on top.

Equipment

  • 1 9-inch Pie Dish Glass or ceramic is best.
  • 1 Large Mixing Bowl For the apple filling.
  • 1 Vegetable Peeler & Knife For preparing the apples.
  • 1 Measuring Cups and Spoons

Method
 

  1. Prepare: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Place one of the pie crusts into a 9-inch pie dish and press it gently into the bottom and up the sides.
    Hands gently pressing a flaky pie crust into a glass pie dish, the first step in this step by step easy apple pie recipe.
  2. Make the Filling: In a large bowl, toss the sliced apples with the granulated sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice until the apples are evenly coated.
    Hands tossing sliced apples with sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a large glass bowl to create a delicious apple pie filling recipe.
  3. Assemble the Pie: Pour the apple filling into the crust-lined pie dish. Scatter the small pieces of butter over the top of the filling.
    Assembling a homemade apple pie, showing the prepared apple pie filling recipe mounded in a pie crust and dotted with small pieces of butter before baking.
  4. Add the Top Crust: Place the second pie crust over the filling. Trim any excess crust from the edges. Crimp the edges of the top and bottom crusts together with a fork or your fingers to seal them. Cut a few small slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape.
    Hands using a knife to trim the excess flaky pie crust after placing the top crust on a homemade apple pie from scratch.
  5. Add Egg Wash: In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and 1 tablespoon of water. Brush this mixture lightly over the top crust. If using, sprinkle with coarse sugar.
    A hand using a pastry brush to apply an egg wash to the top flaky pie crust of an unbaked apple pie, a secret to the best apple pie recipe.
  6. Bake: Place the pie on a baking sheet (to catch any drips). Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 15 minutes. Then, reduce the oven temperature to 375°F (190°C) and continue to bake for another 35-40 minutes, or until the crust is deep golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
    A beautiful, golden-brown baked apple pie bubbling in a glass dish inside a warmly lit oven, showing the final result of this easy apple pie recipe.
  7. Cool Down (Crucial Step!): Let the pie cool on a wire rack for at least 2-3 hours before slicing. This allows the filling to set properly.
    A freshly baked apple pie from scratch cooling and steaming on a black wire rack, allowing the delicious apple pie filling recipe to set properly.

Notes

  • Best Apples for Pie: Use a firm, tart apple like Granny Smith for a classic flavor. Honeycrisp and Braeburn are also excellent choices.
  • Prevent Burning: If you notice the edges of your crust are getting too dark during baking, you can cover them with a strip of aluminum foil.
  • Serving Suggestion: This pie is absolutely delicious on its own, but it's even better served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!