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Apple Pie

Perfect Apple Pie

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CourseDessert
CuisineAmerican
Keywordapple pie, dessert, holidays, perfect apple pie, 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.