Description
This classic Granny Smith Apple Pie recipe features tart and crisp apples tossed with warm spices, baked to perfection in a buttery double-crust pie. The perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors, this pie boasts a flaky golden crust and bubbling spiced apple filling, ideal for holiday gatherings or comforting dessert anytime.
Ingredients
Apple Filling
- 6 cups Granny Smith apples (cored, peeled, and sliced – approximately 8 medium or 6 large apples)
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- ½ cup light brown sugar (up to ¾ cup, adjusted to taste)
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp apple pie spice (or your favorite brand)
- ⅛ tsp salt
- 2 Tbsp butter (melted and cooled)
Pie Crust
- 2 unbaked butter pie crusts (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Prepare Apples: Peel, core, and slice the Granny Smith apples. Place them in a large mixing bowl and set aside.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and roll out one pie crust. Fit it into a 9-inch pie pan, ensuring it’s evenly laid out.
- Add Lemon Juice: Squeeze lemon juice over the sliced apples and gently toss to coat. This prevents browning and adds a bright flavor.
- Mix Filling: Add light brown sugar, all-purpose flour, apple pie spice, salt, and melted butter to the apples. Toss gently until all ingredients are evenly combined and the apples are coated.
- Fill Pie: Pour the prepared apple mixture over the pie crust in the pan, spreading it out evenly.
- Top Crust: Roll out the second pie crust and carefully place it over the filling. Press the edges of the top and bottom crusts together to crimp them, sealing the pie.
- Vent and Optional Sugar: Cut slits into the top crust to allow steam to escape during baking. Optionally, sprinkle with additional sugar or a cinnamon-sugar blend for extra sweetness and texture.
- Bake: Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake for 40-50 minutes, until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
- Cool: Remove the pie from the oven and allow it to cool thoroughly before slicing to let the filling set.
Notes
- Use tart Granny Smith apples for the best balance of sweetness and acidity.
- You can adjust the amount of sugar according to your taste or the tartness of your apples.
- For a flakier crust, chill your pie crust dough before rolling out.
- Allow the pie to cool completely; warm pie may be too runny to slice cleanly.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
