Best Recipe for Apple Pie

Name: Best Recipe for Apple Pie
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 20 min
Total time: 1 h 40 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 homemade double pie crust (2 sheets of pie dough); 1/4 teaspoon lemon zest; juice from half a lemon (2 tablespoons); 5 pounds apples (5 pounds before peeling and coring*); 3/4 cup brown sugar (packed); 3/4 cup granulated sugar; 5 tablespoons all purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 & 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon; 3/4 teaspoon nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon cardamom (optional); 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 tablespoon milk (for brushing on pie); 1 tablespoon beaten egg (optional, for brushing on pie); 1 tablespoon raw sugar (for topping pie)

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:1h 20min

I used to be a total Apple Pie hater. It's always too mushy and bland. But no longer! I've found the perfect method to make the Best Homemade Apple Pie of your life! This classic recipe has a double crust (you won't miss that crumble), a cooked filling for the best texture and flavor, and is super easy. I'll show you how to make it from scratch!

Updated at: Sun, 03 Aug 2025 02:53:11 GMT