Easy Apple Pie Recipe

This easy apple pie recipe is a classic dessert with a flaky crust and warm cinnamon apples. It’s simple enough for beginners but still tastes like a bakery-style pie — perfect for weekends, holidays, or anytime you want a cozy dessert.

Why Make This Recipe

Apple pie is always a crowd-pleaser, and this version keeps things simple while still giving you a buttery crust and a flavorful filling. It’s also great because you can make parts of it ahead of time.

How To Make Easy Apple Pie

Ingredients:

For the crust:

• 2½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• ¼ to ½ cup ice-cold water

For the apple filling:

• 6–7 large apples (about 3 pounds), peeled, cored, and sliced
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ¼ teaspoon ground allspice
• ⅛ teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (small pieces)

For topping:

• 1 egg + 1 tablespoon water (egg wash)
• 1–2 tablespoons coarse sugar (optional)

Directions:

3-Step Directions:

1. Make the crust + chill: In a bowl, mix flour, salt, and sugar. Cut in cold butter until you see pea-sized bits. Add ice water slowly until the dough just comes together. Divide into 2 discs, wrap, and chill at least 1 hour.
2. Make the filling + assemble: Peel and slice apples. Toss with lemon juice. Mix sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and salt, then toss with apples. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Roll out 1 crust and place in a 9-inch pie dish. Fill with apples and dot with butter.
3. Top + bake + cool: Roll out the second crust (or lattice), place on top, seal edges, and cut vents. Brush with egg wash and sprinkle coarse sugar if using. Bake 20 min at 425°F, then lower to 375°F (190°C) and bake 35–40 min more until golden and bubbly. Cool at least 2 hours before slicing.

Prep Time And Nutrition Facts

This pie takes about 30 minutes to prep, 1 hour to chill, and 45–55 minutes to bake. It makes about 8 slices, and each slice is roughly 400–450 calories depending on your ingredients and slice size.

How To Serve Easy Apple Pie

Serve warm or room temperature. It’s best with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or even a drizzle of caramel sauce.

How To Store Easy Apple Pie

• Store covered at room temperature for up to 2 days.
• Refrigerate after that for up to 4–5 days.
• Reheat slices in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10 minutes for the best crust texture.

Tips To Make Easy Apple Pie

• Use cold butter and cold water for a flaky crust.
• Don’t overmix the dough — stop when it just holds together.
• Slice apples evenly so they bake at the same rate.
• If the crust browns too fast, cover the edges with foil near the end.

Health And Benefits Of This Recipe

Apples add fiber and natural sweetness, and making pie at home lets you control the sugar and ingredients. It’s a fun homemade dessert that feels special without being complicated.

Variation (If Any)

• Use brown sugar for a deeper caramel flavor.
• Add 1–2 tablespoons of caramel sauce into the apple mix.
• Add ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans for crunch.
• Swap the top crust for a simple crumble topping.

FAQs

1. What apples are best for apple pie? Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, Pink Lady, Braeburn, or a mix of sweet + tart apples.
2. Do I have to peel the apples? It’s recommended for the best texture, but you can leave peels on if you prefer.
3. Why is my pie watery? Apples release juice. Make sure you use flour as written, and bake until the filling is bubbling.
4. Can I use store-bought crust? Yes — it’s totally fine if you want the easiest version.
5. How do I know the pie is done? The top should be golden and you should see bubbling filling through the vents.
6. Can I freeze apple pie? Yes. Freeze baked pie (fully cooled) up to 3 months, or freeze unbaked pie and bake from frozen (add extra baking time).
7. Why do I need to cool it 2 hours? Cooling helps the filling set so slices hold their shape.

Easy Apple Pie

This easy apple pie recipe features a flaky crust and warm cinnamon apples, perfect for beginners and great for any occasion.

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Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Cook Time 55 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 55 minutes mins

Servings: 8 slices

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Calories: 450

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

For the crust

• 2.5 cups 2½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 1 cup 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed Ensure it is cold for a flaky crust.
• 0.25 to 0.5 cup ¼ to ½ cup ice-cold water Add gradually until dough holds together.

For the apple filling

• 6-7 large 6–7 large apples (about 3 pounds), peeled, cored, and sliced
• 0.75 cup ¾ cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 0.25 teaspoon ¼ teaspoon ground allspice
• 0.125 teaspoon ⅛ teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (small pieces) Dot on top of the apple filling.

For topping

• 1 egg 1 egg + 1 tablespoon water (egg wash) For brushing the pie.
• 1-2 tablespoons 1–2 tablespoons coarse sugar (optional) For added sweetness on top.

Method

 

Make the crust + chill

1. In a bowl, mix flour, salt, and sugar. Cut in cold butter until you see pea-sized bits. Add ice water slowly until the dough just comes together.
2. Divide into 2 discs, wrap, and chill at least 1 hour.

Make the filling + assemble

1. Peel and slice apples. Toss with lemon juice.
2. Mix sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and salt, then toss with apples.
3. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Roll out 1 crust and place in a 9-inch pie dish. Fill with apples and dot with butter.

Top + bake + cool

1. Roll out the second crust (or lattice), place on top, seal edges, and cut vents.
2. Brush with egg wash and sprinkle coarse sugar if using.
3. Bake for 20 minutes at 425°F, then lower to 375°F (190°C) and bake for 35–40 minutes more until golden and bubbly.
4. Cool at least 2 hours before slicing.

Notes

Serve warm or at room temperature with vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of caramel sauce. Store covered at room temperature for up to 2 days and refrigerate after that for up to 4–5 days. Reheat slices in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10 minutes for the best crust texture.