Perfect Pie Crust
It all starts with the perfect crust! My tried-and-true classic pie crust has served me very well over the years. From pies to quiches and everything in between, this recipe always has my back. It’s buttery, flaky, delicious and will beat the store-bought ANY DAY of the week. Head here for the full recipe and my tips for the perfect pie crust.
Apple Pie
This homemade Apple Pie recipe is everything you want: classic, simple, flaky and perfectly spiced!
Course Baking
Keyword Apple, Dessert, Pie
Servings 8
Author Fraîche
Ingredients
1 Perfect Pie Crust Recipe*
¼ cup butter
8 cups thinly sliced apples** peeled and cored
2/3 cup lightly packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon lemon juice
¼ teaspoon salt
1 egg
1 teaspoon water
Coarse sugar optional
Instructions
Set aside a 9-inch pie plate and preheat the oven to 425 F.
Melt the butter in a large pot over medium-low heat. Add the apples, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, lemon juice, and salt. Stir together and cook, stirring occasionally, until the apples soften, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool.
Meanwhile, divide the prepared pie dough in half (if not already in 2 discs) and lightly flour a work surface. Roll one disc of dough out to around 1/8-inch thick, (a bit larger than your pie plate). Transfer the rolled sheet of dough into the pie plate, gently pushing it in to the bottom.
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