If you’re looking for the best homemade apple pie recipe of all time, you’ve come to the right place. Grandma Ople’s recipe is one of our most popular recipes ever. Try it today to learn what all the hype is about!
Apple Pie Ingredients
These are the simple ingredients to make this top-rated apple pie recipe:
- Apples: This recipe calls for eight small Granny Smith apples.
- Butter and flour: The filling starts with butter and all-purpose flour cooked into a paste.
- Sugars: A blend of white and brown sugar creates the perfect sweet flavor with a hint of warmth.
- Pie crust: Use a store-bought double crust pie pastry or
Best Apples for Apple Pie
This recipe calls for Granny Smith apples for a couple reasons: Their firmness means they will hold their shape during cooking and their tart flavor perfectly balances out the sweetness of the sugar. Some bakers prefer using Granny Smith apples in combination with a slightly sweeter variety, such as Honeycrisp.
Top Tips for Apple Pie
Keep these simple tips in mind to help your apple pie turn out perfectly every time:
- Slice apples evenly:Â Thin, uniform slices help the pie bake evenly and prevent crunchy spots.
- Start hot, then reduce the heat:Â The high initial temperature helps set the crust, while the lower temperature finishes cooking the apples until tender.
- Protect the crust if needed:Â If the edges brown too quickly, loosely cover them with foil during the final bake time.
- Let the pie rest. For best results, allow the pie to cool for at least 2 hours before slicing so the filling can set properly.
Does Apple Pie Need to Be Refrigerated?
Cover the cooled pie tightly with foil and store at room temperature for up to two days or in the refrigerator for up to four days.
Can You Freeze Apple Pie?
Yes! Since this apple pie doesn’t contain custard or cream, it will freeze quite nicely. Wrap the pie in two layers of plastic wrap and one layer of aluminum foil. Place it in an airtight container or cover in another layer of foil. Squeeze out the excess air and freeze for up to three months.
“I have been making this recipe for close to 15 years,” raves Misstexas. “My kids have literally grown up with it and it’s become a staple at every holiday meal. Truly a gem! I have given it as a welcome home gift, congratulations gift, family reunion.. you name it. People that don’t like apple pie will come by for 2nd helping.”
“Pouring the sauce on the outside was a leap of faith, but so worth it, it makes the top crust slightly crispy and tastes like a churro,” according to one Allrecipes community member.
Ingredients
- 8 small Granny Smith apples, or as needed
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ½ cup white sugar
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- ¼ cup water
- 1Â (9 inch)Â double-crust pie pastry, thawed
Directions
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Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Peel and core apples, then thinly slice. Set aside.
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Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and stir to form a paste; cook until fragrant, about 1 to 2 minutes. Add both sugars and water; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from the heat.
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Press one pastry into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie pan. Roll out remaining pastry so it will overhang the pie by about 1/2 inch. Cut pastry into eight 1-inch strips.
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Place sliced apples into the bottom crust, forming a slight mound. Lay four pastry strips vertically and evenly spaced over apples, using longer strips in the center and shorter strips at the edges.
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Make a lattice crust: Fold the first and third strips all the way back so they’re almost falling off the pie. Lay one of the unused strips perpendicularly over the second and fourth strips, then unfold the first and third strips back into their original position.
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Fold the second and fourth vertical strips back. Lay one of the three unused strips perpendicularly over top. Unfold the second and fourth strips back into their original position. Repeat Steps 6 and 7 to weave in the last two strips of pastry. Fold and trim excess dough at the edges as necessary, and pinch to secure.
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Slowly and gently pour sugar-butter mixture over lattice crust, making sure it seeps over sliced apples. Brush some onto lattice, but make sure it doesn’t run off the sides.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Reduce the temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and continue baking until apples are soft, 35 to 45 minutes.
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Serve and enjoy!
Cook’s Note
This pie is delicious served warm, topped with whipped cream, ice cream, or more caramel sauce. I personally love it alongside a slice of Cheddar cheese.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 373 | Calories |
| 19g | Fat |
| 52g | Carbs |
| 2g | Protein |
