🍽️ Ingredients
- 2 pie crusts
- 6 medium apples, peeled and sliced
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 egg, beaten for egg wash
👩🍳 Preparation
1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
⏱ About 2 minutes2
Prepare the Apples
Peel, core and slice the apples, then toss them with lemon juice.
⏱ About 8 minutes3
Season the Filling
Add sugar, flour, cinnamon and nutmeg to the apples and toss until evenly coated.
⏱ About 2 minutes4
Fill the Pie
Place the bottom crust in a pie dish and spoon in the apple filling. Dot with butter.
⏱ About 3 minutes5
Add the Top Crust
Cover with the second crust, seal and crimp the edges, then cut vents in the top.
⏱ About 4 minutes6
Brush with Egg Wash
Brush the top crust lightly with beaten egg for a glossy golden finish.
⏱ About 1 minute7
Bake
Bake until the crust is deeply golden and the filling bubbles through the vents.
⏱ About 45–50 minutes8
Cool Slightly
Let the pie rest before slicing so the filling thickens slightly.
⏱ About 20 minutes📦 Storage
Cover and refrigerate for up to 4 days. Reheat slices gently in the oven or microwave.
🍓 Serving Suggestions
Serve warm with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream or a drizzle of caramel sauce.