Perfect Apple Pie
Ingredients
- 1 Prepared pie crust (I used Pillsbury store bought, but use your favorite)
- 8 Cups peeled, sliced apple (from about 3 1/4 pounds whole apples) I used a combination of Grammy Smith and Honey Crisp
- 2 Tbsp Lemon juice
- 3/4 Cup Sugar
- 2 Tbsp All purpose flour
- 2 Tbsp Cornstarch
- 1/4 Tsp Salt
- 1 Tsp Cinnamon
- 1/4 Tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 Tsp Allspice
- 1/4 cup boiled cider or undiluted apple juice concentrate (see comments in post how to make your own)
- 2 Tsp Vanilla (optional)
- 2 Tbsp Butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Place the bottom crust in the bottom of your pie pan.
- Combine the spices, flour and cornstarch and set aside.
- Melt the butter in a large pan and add the apples. Cook turning periodically until the apples begin to soften. Add the sugar and lemon juice and combine along with the vanilla.
- Stir in the dry ingredients and mix well. Pour the apple mixture into the crust evening out.
- Place the top crust and crimp the edges, and put vents in the top of the pie. You can also make the top a lattice top. Brush the top of the pie with a beaten egg or with heavy cream.
- Place on a cookie sheet, place in the oven and cook until golden brown. Let the pie fool before slicing if you can wait! Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.