It was my mother’s recipe for this simple apple pie. I frequently prepare this easy homemade pie recipe because I adore it. You can add nutmeg if you’d like because I frequently do.
| Prep Time: | 20 mins |
| Cook Time: | 40 mins |
| Total Time: | 1 hr |
| Servings: | 8 |
| Yield: | 1 9-inch pie |
Ingredients
- 1 (14.1 ounce) package pastry for a 9-inch double-crust pie
- ¾ cup white sugar, or more to taste
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 6 cups thinly sliced apples
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
- Line a 9-inch pie dish with one pastry crust; set second one aside.
- Combine 3/4 cup sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Add more sugar if your apples are tart.
- Layer apple slices in the prepared pie dish, sprinkling each layer with cinnamon-sugar mixture.
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- Dot top layer with small pieces of butter. Cover with top crust.
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- Bake pie on the lowest rack of the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and continue baking until golden brown and filling bubbles, 30 to 35 minutes more.
- Serve warm or cold.
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Nutrition Facts
| Calories | 249 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 42 g |
| Cholesterol | 4 mg |
| Dietary Fiber | 3 g |
| Protein | 2 g |
| Saturated Fat | 3 g |
| Sodium | 128 mg |
| Sugars | 29 g |
| Fat | 9 g |
| Unsaturated Fat | 0 g |
Reviews
I thought it was odd there was no flour, but went a head and made as is, disappointed, very runny which also made the bottom crust soggy, taste was good.
This recipe was easy and delicious, it has definitely turned into a family favorite!!
Have made this recipe several times. It turns out every time!
Easy and delicious! Nothing else to say. You can’t go wrong with this one.
It’s a great I just made mine can’t wait to eat it
I was very unhappy with the outcome of this pie. It ended up extremely watery.
I did not make any changes. This is a definite keeper.
no changes it came out perfect
Followed the recipe. Yummy!
added brown sugar and vanilla came out great!
Really simple to make, apples still crisp
Instead of using store bought crust I did make it at home but it still tasted delicious
No I have not made any changes. Except we used margirin. We love the recipe
Made as printed YUMMY
Love this Apple pie it’s the best recipe I’ve ever used and my whole family loves it! Goes great with Vanilla Ice cream!
I’ve made a lot of apple pies in my life and this is by far the best ever. Simple ingredients and perfect flavor . I added 2T of flour and a little bit of nutmeg.
My parents said it was the best Apple pie they ever had. I am going to be making it again for a friend. Lets see what she says.
Delicious and easy. I used Crimson Crisp and they are great. I reduced sugar to 1/2 cup.
I’m love it !! I added brown sugar and extra butter in the mix .
It was easy and it tastes great! I drizzled some caramel sauce over while it was still hot
So easy to make and is oh so delicious! Thank you for sharing