This easy recipe for making homemade Apple Pie includes a simple homemade pie crust, fresh apple slices, pie spice, and sweet brown sugar for a homespun taste you’ll love.

Classic Homemade Apple Pie

What can I say about apple pie? It’s basically America’s most iconic dessert, made with juicy, tastebud-tingling apple slices that bake down to a mellow gold, spiced with cinnamon, and all wrapped up in flaky pastry. What’s not to love? 💕

In fact, apple pie is so beloved that in some places, it’s not only a sweet treat – it can be served for breakfast or any quick meal, cold or warm, with anything from a wedge of cheddar cheese to a scoop of ice cream, or a dollop of whipped cream.

My favorite apple pie includes a rustic lattice top, fresh raw apples (preferably freshly picked Fall apples!), and a touch of sweet brown sugar. Try this easy pie recipe, and you’ll make it again and again.

What You’ll Need

With this easy apple pie recipe, a simple apple pie filling mixture is put into the homemade pie crust raw. Cornstarch combines with the natural juice from the apples to bake up into a sweet and syrupy filling! 

For the Apple Pie Filling

• Apples: This recipe calls for 2 pounds of apples, which is about 8 medium apples, but you don’t have to be super precise. It’s fine as long as you have enough sliced apples to fill the pie crust.
• Sugar: I sweeten my pies with regular sugar, but raw sugar is fine. You could also use brown sugar for part of the sugar here.
• Spices: Okay, I’m going to be a little odd here and use pumpkin spice! It’s so well-balanced and the flavors work beautifully with apples as well as pumpkin! But feel free to use apple pie spice, or just cinnamon.
• Cornstarch: Arrowroot powder is also a great choice for thickening. 

For the Pie Crust

• Flour: You can use all-purpose flour, or substitute a 1:1 gluten-free all-purpose flour blend.
• Butter: To make pie crust, the butter needs to be chilled and cut into small cubes. 
• Water: The water is best if it’s ice cold. I like to keep a cup or bowl of literal ice water handy, with a tablespoon for measuring.
• Sugar: You don’t have to sweeten the crust, but it tastes great and looks pretty if you add a little bit of brown sugar.
• Salt: Just a pinch or so, to keep things from being bland!
• Egg: Beat an egg, for brushing onto the crust.

How to Make an Apple Pie

Here is a breakdown of the steps for making a homemade apple pie! You can make a lattice top, like this one, or use a full pie crust on top and cut a small hole in the center to vent.

1. Make the Pie Crust. Using a food processor, blend the flour, butter, and a pinch of salt, until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs. Add five tablespoons of ice-cold water, and pulse the mixture a few times, until most of the pastry comes together in a ball. If the mixture is too dry to come together, you can add more water one tablespoon at a time. Shape the dough into two discs, wrap, and chill for 30-40 minutes, or until firm.
2. Make the Apple Filling. Peel and core the apples, and cut them into thin slices. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the sugar, pie spice, and cornstarch. Mix, and then add the apples and toss to combine.
3. Arrange the Bottom Pie Crust. This is a good time to preheat the oven! It needs to heat to 400°F. Take the pastry discs out of the refrigerator, and roll out on a floured work surface into two 11-inch circles. Lightly spray a 9-inch pie plate with cooking spray, and line it with one of the crusts. Trim the edges even with the pie plate, and prick the pastry all over with a fork.
4. Fill and Top the Pie. Spoon the apple mixture into the pie pan. Then, cut the second pie crust into 1-inch strips. Arrange the strips on top of the apples, and  press down gently, tucking the ends underneath the apples. Brush the top of the crust with the beaten egg, and sprinkle with brown sugar.
5. Bake! Bake the pie for 45 minutes, or until golden. If the crust gets too dark, you can cover it loosely with foil around the edges or over the whole pie. When the pie is done, transfer it to a wire rack, and allow it to cool before slicing.
6. Enjoy! Serve the apple pie with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Serving Suggestions

To me, apple pie is the perfect dessert to serve after a traditional American dinner like my tender and juicy Instant Pot pot roast! It is a savory, traditional meal that comes together with ease. Or how about this juicy whole roast chicken, a comforting family classic. You’ll love the buttery-rich chicken and perfectly seasoned roast veggies.

These maple mustard salmon fillets are also a super easy dinner, perfect for a Fall evening. Serve with green salad, baked potatoes, and, of course, apple pie!

If you are going to serve the pie as a holiday spread, prop it right next to this delicious and easy pecan pie and my southern buttermilk pie! Warning: you’ll have everyone asking for the recipes.

How to Store and Reheat Leftovers

• Store leftover pie covered in the refrigerator, for 3 to 5 days. I use this airtight container to store my pies.
• Warm up portions of pie in the microwave, or place the pie back in a 350°F oven.

Can I Freeze Apple Pie?

• Yes, you can! In fact, you can assemble the entire pie and freeze it, unbaked, for up to 2 months. When you’re ready to bake, don’t bother thawing the pie. It will come out flakier and less soggy if you bake directly from frozen. Just add 30 to 50 minutes to the baking time.

More Apple Desserts

• Blueberry Apple Baked Oatmeal
• Baked Apple Cider Doughnuts
• Homemade Candy Apples
• Apple Cider Punch

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• Pumpkin Pie
• Monkey Bread
• Fudgy Homemade Brownies
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