Bake and enjoy or make ahead of time; this pie freezes well either before or after baking.
Ingredients for Apple Pie
Pie Pastry: Start with a double crust pastry, or use a store-bought or frozen crust. Apples: I love Granny Smiths for their tartness, but any firm apple will do. Feel free to mix apple types. Sugar: Adjust based on your apples and taste preference. Flour: Helps thicken any juices from the apples in the filling. Warm Spices: Cinnamon or apple pie spice are the perfect addition to apple pie.
How To Make Apple Pie
This apple pie recipe really is as easy as pie!
Prep Tips for a Perfect Pie
Peel the apples first for pie; apple peels can be chewy when baked. Unlike strawberry rhubarb pie or blueberry pie, you don’t need to worry about adding tapioca or other thickening agents. Apples don’t release a lot of juices as berries do. Use a whole top crust or a lattice crust. If using a full crust, cut a few slits in the crust with a knife to allow the steam to escape. The pie can sometimes bubble over the top of the pie dish. Place it on a parchment-lined baking sheet to save the oven from any mess. Starting the apple pie at a higher temperature keeps the crust from getting soggy. Brush the crust with an egg wash to make it glossy. Add a sprinkle of sugar if you’d like.
How to Freeze Apple Pie
To bake from frozen, preheat the oven to 425°F. Place the pie on a rimmed baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes. Decrease the heat to 375°F and bake an additional 40-55 minutes or until the crust is golden and the apples are softened. If the top begins to brown too much, loosely cover it with foil. If freezing after baking, allow the pie to thaw in the fridge overnight. It can be gently reheated in the oven. Did you enjoy this Apple Pie Recipe? Be sure to leave a comment and a rating below! © SpendWithPennies.com. Content and photographs are copyright protected. Sharing of this recipe is both encouraged and appreciated. Copying and/or pasting full recipes to any social media is strictly prohibited. Please view my photo use policy here.
