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A classic apple pie with ultra-tender apples and a flaky all-butter crust that melts in every bite.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 360
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 lbs apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, cubed
  • 2 pie crusts (top and bottom)

Equipment

  • Pie Dish
  • saucepan

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. Toss apples with sugars, spices, lemon juice, flour, and cornstarch.
  3. Cook apple mixture over medium heat until slightly softened and glossy.
  4. Transfer filling to prepared bottom crust and dot with butter.
  5. Top with second crust, seal edges, and vent. Bake 45–55 minutes until golden.

Nutrition

Calories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 4gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 220mgPotassium: 280mgFiber: 4gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 450IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 1.2mg

Notes

Cooling the pie before slicing ensures the filling sets properly.

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