Classic American Apple Pie Recipe: The Best Comfort Dessert at Home
Discover the delightful flavors of a Classic American Apple Pie, the perfect dessert for any home. Follow our easy recipe to create this comforting favorite.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 apples, peeled and sliced
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 pie crust
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a large bowl, mix the sliced apples with sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice.
- Fill the pie crust with the apple mixture and dot with butter.
- Cover with another pie crust, sealing the edges.
- Cut slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape.
- Bake for 15 minutes; reduce the heat to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 30-35 minutes or until apples are soft and crust is golden brown.
- Remove from oven and let cool before serving.
Notes
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream for an extra treat.
- For a thicker filling, you can add additional flour.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg