Classic Apple Pie (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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6 cups thinly sliced peeled apples (about 6 medium apples).
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3/4 cup granulated sugar.
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2 tbsp all-purpose flour.
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3/4 tsp ground cinnamon.
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1/4 tsp salt.
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1/8 tsp ground nutmeg.
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1 tbsp lemon juice.
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1 double pie crust (homemade or store-bought).
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1 egg (beaten, for egg wash).
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1 tsp water (for egg wash).
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Additional sugar (for sprinkling).
# Instructions:
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Preheat the oven to 425°F.
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Peel, core, and slice the apples. In a large bowl, mix the apples with sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and lemon juice until evenly coated.
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Roll out one pie crust and place it into a 9-inch pie plate. Trim the edges.
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Add the apple mixture into the crust-lined pie plate.
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Roll out the second pie crust, place it on top, and crimp the edges to seal. Cut slits in the top crust for ventilation.
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Brush the top crust with egg wash (1 beaten egg + 1 tsp water) and sprinkle with additional sugar.
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Bake at 425°F for 15 minutes. Reduce the temperature to 375°F and bake for an additional 30 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
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Cool the pie on a wire rack before slicing. Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream if desired.
# Notes:
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Homemade Apple Pie is a classic dessert featuring a flaky crust and sweet, cinnamon-spiced apple filling.
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Serve warm for maximum flavor, paired with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.