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Classic Apple Pie

"Learn how to make a classic apple pie with Granny Smith apples, buttery crust, and warm spices.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword Apple pie baking instructions, Apple pie recipe, Apple pie with cinnamon, Best apple pie recipe, Classic apple pie, Easy apple pie recipe, Freezable apple pie, Granny Smith apple pie, Homemade apple pie, Traditional apple pie
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings 8

Ingredients

  • 7 Granny Smith apples peeled, cored, and sliced
  • 1/2 cup butter melted
  • 4 Tbsp flour
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 pie crusts store-bought or homemade

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Peel, core, and slice apples.
  • In a saucepan, melt butter and whisk in flour to form a roux. Add water, sugars, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla. Stir until slightly thickened.
  • Place one pie crust in a dish. Fill with apples and pour sauce over them. Cover with the second crust, crimp edges, and cut slits in the top.
  • Bake for 60 minutes or until crust is golden and apples are tender. Cool before serving.