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Best Recipe for Apple Pie

Best Recipe for Apple Pie

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Indulge in the nostalgic flavors of homemade apple pie with this delightful recipe that captures the essence of fall. Each slice is filled with spiced apples enveloped in a flaky double crust, making it the perfect ending to any meal. Whether you’re hosting a family gathering or simply craving comfort food, this Best Recipe for Apple Pie is sure to become a beloved favorite. The aroma of baking apples will fill your kitchen, inviting everyone to gather around and savor each delicious bite.

Ingredients

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  • 1 homemade double pie crust (2 sheets of pie dough)
  • 5 pounds assorted apples (such as Granny Smith and Gala)
  • Juice from half a lemon (2 tablespoons)
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 & 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 3/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven as you prepare the filling.
  2. In a large skillet, combine lemon juice, sugars, flour, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  3. Peel and slice the apples into thin pieces, adding them directly to the mixture to prevent browning.
  4. Cook the apple mixture over medium heat until fork-tender (about 20 minutes), then stir in vanilla.
  5. Roll out your chilled pie crusts, fill with apple mixture, and cover with the second crust.
  6. Chill for another 30 minutes before baking at a high temperature initially before reducing heat to finish baking.
  7. Allow cooling completely on a wire rack before slicing.

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