Classic Apple Pie Recipe – The Perfect Holiday Dessert! 🍏🥧

Ingredients:

1 double-crust pie dough (store-bought or homemade) 🥧
6 cups thinly sliced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp are perfect) 🍏
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice 🍋
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt 🧂
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, cut into small pieces 🧈
1 egg (for egg wash)

Step-by-Step Directions:

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Roll out half of the pie dough and line a 9-inch pie dish, trimming any excess dough around the edges. Set it aside. 🥧✨

Make the Apple Filling: In a large bowl, combine the apple slices, granulated sugar, brown sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and flour. Toss everything until the apples are well coated in that delicious mixture. 🍏💛

Assemble the Pie: Pour the apple mixture into the pie crust. Dot the filling with small pieces of butter for extra richness. Roll out the second half of the pie dough and place it over the top of the pie. Crimp the edges to seal, and cut a few slits in the top crust for steam to escape. 🥧🔪

Add Egg Wash: Brush the top of the pie with a beaten egg for a beautiful golden finish. If you want, sprinkle a little sugar on top for added sparkle. ✨

Bake: Place the pie on a baking sheet (to catch any drips) and bake at 425°F for 15 minutes. Then reduce the temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake for an additional 40-45 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly. 🔥

Cool and Serve: Let the pie cool for at least 2 hours before slicing—this helps the filling set. Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for that extra yum factor! 🍨🤤