This classic, simple recipe makes the BEST old fashioned apple pie with a flaky, buttery crust and a sweet cinnamon homemade filling. Your mouth will be watering when you smell this apple pie baking to perfection in the oven!
Roll out half of the pie crust. Place it in your greased pan. Set aside.
Place apples in a large mixing bowl. Set aside
Over medium heat in a medium saucepan, melt the butter.
When the butter is melted, stir in the flour until smooth.
To the butter mixture, add remaining ingredients, except for egg. Stir to combine.
Let come to a boil. As soon as the mixture starts to boil, remove from heat.
Reserve 2-3 tablespoons of the butter mixture in a medium mixing bowl. Then pour remaining butter mixture over apples. Toss or gently stir to fully coat apples.
Transfer apple pie filling to prepared bottom crust.
Cover with a lattice work crust. (You can also use a traditional one-piece crust top, BUT make sure you cut large enough slits to allow venting.) Use a small paring knife to trim off excess dough from the sides. Crimp or flute the edges to seal. Set aside.
Add egg to the reserved butter-sugar mixture and whisk to combine. With a pastry brush, brush the mixture evenly over the crust.
Bake in a 350°F oven for about an hour, or until apple are soft and crust is golden. If you notice your crust is getting too brown on top or around the edges, cover with foil and continue baking.
Allow the pie to cool for 3 full hours at room temperature before serving. This time allows the pie to set andhttps://amzn.to/3hTJgGN filling to thicken up.
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Use a deep dish pie dish to make this pie or all of the filling won't fit! Here's a link to the one I use and recommend.
Check your pie halfway through baking. If it's browning quickly, place a piece of foil loosely on top to protect it.
Place your pie dish on a baking sheet when baking. This will catch any drips or bubbles that happen while the pie is cooking.
Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Storage: If serving in 24 hours or less after baking, cover tightly and leave on the counter. To keep your pie for up to 5 days, cover tightly and store in the refrigerator.
Freezer Directions: After baking, allow to cool completely. Cover tightly and freeze for up to 3 months. To serve, thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Allow to come to room temperature for 1 hour before serving.