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If you successfully bake an apple pie, it will turn out flakey, buttery and tender! To achieve this, you will be shown some tips and tricks below.
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Perfect Baked Apple Pie Recipe

If you successfully bake an apple pie, it will turn out flakey, buttery and tender! To achieve this, you will be shown some tips and tricks below.
Prep Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings 8

Ingredients

  • 4 pounds baking apples
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 egg

Instructions

Make Apple Filling

  • Slice each apple into ¼ inch thick slices and place in a bowlSprinkle both sugars, all spices and salt over the apples while tossing to ensure they are fully coated. Set aside for an hour at room temp.

Prepare Pie Crust and Pre-Heat Oven

  • Heat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Roll out one pie dough on a lightly floured surface, making it about 1 ½ to 2 inches larger than the pie dish.
  • Place the rolled out dough in the pie dish, and trim any dough that is hanging over to about ¾ inch of the edge of the dish. Place in the fridge while you make your pie filling.
  • Roll out the second dough to the same size as the first. Place on a piece of parchment paper and keep in the fridge until needed.

Assemble Pie and Bake

  • Toss the apples with cornstarch and place them in the prepared bottom crust. Cut about 8 pieces of butter and dot them over the pie.
  • Gently put the second pie dough over the filling or get creative and cut the second crust into strips to lattice the top.
  • Trim any excess dough from the dop crust and then fold the overhang underneath itself to create a thick rim.
  • Whisk eggs with a tablespoon of water to use as an egg wash for the top of the crust.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the prepared pie onto it. Bake for about 75 minutes, turning a few times for even cooking.
  • Let it cool. Serve and enjoy!