Homemade Apple Pie

Enjoy the classic taste of homemade apple pie with this simple yet irresistible recipe. A golden, flaky crust encases sweet, cinnamon-spiced apples, creating a comforting dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. Whether it’s a cozy family gathering or a solo indulgence, this pie is sure to warm hearts and taste buds alike.
Tools You’ll Need
- Cooling rack
- Mixing bowls
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Pastry blender or food processor (for making the crust)
- Rolling pin
- Pie dish
- Paring knife
- Cutting board
- Mixing spoon or spatula
- Pastry brush (for applying egg wash)
Basic Pie Crust
- 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 3/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons shortening
- 1/3 cup cold water
Instructions
- ADD flour and salt to a large mixing bowl.
- STIR dry ingredients together.
- CUT in 2/3 of the shortening to the flour and salt until the mixture is like corn meal.
- CUT in remaining 1/3 of shortening until mixture resembles large peas.
- SPRINKLE water, 1 tablespoon at a time, while tossing with a fork. Add only enough water to make mixture cling together. It should not be wet or slippery.
- DIVIDE dough in half.
- ROLL out each half on a floured surface.
Apple Pie Filling
- 3 pounds MacIntosh apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
- 2 tablespoons cinnamon
- 3/4 cup sugar
- pinch salt
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- COAT apples with cinnamon-sugar-salt mixture in a large bowl.
- PLACE one half of the prepared crust in bottom of pie plate or tin.
- FILL bottom crust with apples.
- DOT apple mixture with butter.
- COVER with top crust
- POKE top crust with a fork to vent steam.
- BAKE in an oven heated to 425 degrees for about 40 minutes.
Betty’s Pro Tips
- After you peel, core and slice your apples, sprinkle them with a little lemon juice to keep them from browning.
- Once you coat your apples with the cinnamon-sugar-salt mixture, let the apples rest at room temperature so they release their juices.
- Lower heat slightly if pie is browning too fast. A pie crust shield is a great way to save your crust from scorching, but you can achieve almost the same results by getting crafty with aluminum foil.