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Best Recipe for Apple Pie

Best Recipe for Apple Pie
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If you’re craving a warm and comforting dessert, this Best Recipe for Apple Pie is your answer! Bursting with juicy, spiced apples enveloped in a perfectly flaky double crust, this classic treat will change how you think about apple pie. Ideal for any occasion—from cozy family gatherings to a well-deserved indulgence after a long day—this pie promises to be the star of your dessert table. With its balance of sweet and tart flavors, the aroma will fill your kitchen and have everyone coming back for seconds. Let’s embark on this delightful culinary journey!

Ingredients

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  • 1 homemade double pie crust (2 sheets of pie dough)
  • 5 pounds fresh apples (mixed varieties recommended)
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 & 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 3/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon cardamom (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon milk (for brushing on pie)
  • 1 tablespoon raw sugar (for topping pie)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Prepare your double crust.
  2. Zest and juice half a lemon. Peel and slice apples into thin pieces, tossing with lemon juice.
  3. In a skillet, mix apples with sugars, flour, salt, and spices. Cook on medium heat covered for about 20 minutes until softened.
  4. Stir in vanilla extract and cool filling completely.
  5. Fill the prepared pie crust with the cooled apple mixture and cover with the second crust. Vent as desired.
  6. Brush the top with milk or beaten egg, sprinkle raw sugar, then bake for approximately 15 minutes at high heat before lowering to 350°F for another 40–45 minutes until golden brown.
  7. Let cool for at least four hours before slicing.

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