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    Home » Dessert

    Published: Nov 13, 2024 by Desarae

    Homemade Apple Pie From Scratch

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    Not much else in the world can beat homemade apple pie from scratch. Warm, spiced gooey apples with a buttery flakey crust is a definite crowd pleaser for the holidays or any time of year! This hot apple pie is definitely comfort food at its finest. To make this a Salted Caramel Apple Pie see notes below. We use this Salted caramel recipe.

    A slice of homemade apple pie on a plate topped with ice cream and a fork standing up straight in it.
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    • Why You Will Love This Fresh Apple Pie Recipe
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    • How to Make Apple Pie From Scratch
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    • Homemade Apple Pie From Scratch

    When the fall rolls around each year, I get so excited about apples! It's that time of year when you see more variety in the apple section! I love all the colors ranging from greens, yellow, all shades of pink, red, and orange! It's the BEST!

    Then I start to think about all the amazing ways to prepare it from making homemade applesauce to crisp apple chips, and an apple punch that always gets rave reviews when I serve it up each year. 

    Apples are also perfect to create savory dishes like this coleslaw with apples and this apple and Gorgonzola salad. But nothing, quite beats homemade apple pie!

    Why You Will Love This Fresh Apple Pie Recipe

    • Your Choice of Ingredients: Homemade apple pie means you have all the control over the ingredients. You can use favorite variety of fresh apples, and make your own pie crust from scratch or opt to use store-bought.
    • Versatile Recipe: Homemade apple pie means you can make it the way you like it! It’s easy to adjust the sweetness, tartness, and spices to your liking or experiment with different apple varieties.
    • Classic Apple Dessert: It's a dessert that's been enjoyed for generations and nothing is better than apple pie from scratch!
    Ingredients to make apple pie from scratch on the counter with a kitchen aid mixer.

    Ingredients

    Here's a look at the simple ingredients you need to make the best apple pie!

    • Pie Crust: I always use this simple pie crust recipe when baking homemade pies. It bakes up perfectly each and every time.
    • Apples: You're going to want to use fresh in-season apples for the best flavor. I picked both red and green apples for my pie.
    • Sugar: I love using a blend of white and brown sugar. The brown sugar definitely gives it a much more complex flavor thanks to the molasses it contains.
    • Spices: This apple pie uses a blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. You can easily alter the amounts of each depending on your preferred favorite spice profile. For simplicity you can even use an apple pie spice blend instead.
    • Butter: Added on top of your apples giving the apple pie filling a delicious, rich flavor.
    • Egg white: Brushing the top of your pie crust with egg wash helps it brown up perfectly in the oven and even makes it a bit shiny.
    • Flour: A small amount of all-purpose flours is added to the apple filling to thicken it.
    • Lemon juice: It adds a bit of acid that balances out the sweetness but it's also essential to keeping the apples from browning.

    PRO TIP: The ingredients and instructions are for one regular-sized pie. However, if you have mini pie plates or mini pie liners feel free to divide the ingredients to make smaller pies.

    Is it better to make or buy pie crust?

    Of course, we are all for a homemade pie crust. Its super easy and you likely have all the ingredient in your pantry.  We have the perfect pie crust recipe here with a video. Having a flaky homemade pie crust is such a treat.

    If you don't have the time to make your own I like to buy the refrigerated pie crusts, often found by the butter and canned biscuits. They are fine in a pinch and can be a real time saver.

    What are the best apples for pie?

    Since there are so many delicious apple variates now you can totally choose your favorites.

    The only rule I want to share when it comes to baking apple pie is that not every apple works well to bake into a pie. You want to consider the texture and sweetness when selecting your apples.

    Make sure you pick a crunchy crispy type of apple, not a soft apple like golden or red delicious. Granny smith apples, Honey Crisp, and Pink Lady are all some good choices. 

    When it comes to sweetness, including apples with a tart profile, such as Granny Smith apples, Braeburn apples, and McIntosh apples, works great to balance the sweetness so your pie isn't overly sweet! 

    BONUS TIP: You can also use a variety of apples!I All together you need about 5 med-large apples.

    How to Make Apple Pie From Scratch

    Making homemade apple is actually pretty easy to make, so let's get started. Here's an overview of the main steps. Check the recipe card for the full details.

    1. Peel and slice your apples. (I love using this attachment for so many things, especially apple pie)
    2. Combine the sugar, flour and spices in a bowl.
    3. Add the spice and sugar mixture to the apples.
    4. Stir together until well combined and the apples are evenly coated with the mixture.
    A collage of images showing prepping the apple pie filling for the pie.
    1. Form your pie crust around the bottom of your pie pan. Add your apple pie filling. Dollop your butter around the top of the apple pie filling. If making this a salted caramel apple pie add about 1 cup salted caramel to the top of the apples before covering with pie crust.
    2. Cover the top with a second crust and crimp the edges of the pie.
    3. Brush with the egg wash.
    4. Bake your pie.
    A collage of images showing assembling the apple pie in the pie crust and baking.

    Serve up your apple pie and enjoy!

    A homemade apple pie on the table in a white pie dish with pieces missing and one slice cut.

    What are some creative ways to shape the top crust for my apple pie?

    1. Simply place a whole crust over top. Make sure to cut a few (3-4) slits for the filling to expand.
    2. Add a creative lattice like the one we've used above.
    3. Use pie cut outs such as leaves or other decorations. You can use cookie cutters to make the shapes and then cover the top of the pie.

    How to Serve Apple Pie

    Here are a few toppings you can serve on or with your apple pie!

    • Add coarse sugar to the top before you bake. You can also add it after baking but brush the top with butter on top then add coarse sugar. It adds a delicious sweet crunch.
    • Creamy vanilla ice cream is great or you can take it to the next level with a scoop of homemade vanilla berry ice cream.
    • Top with a generous dollop of whipped cream.
    • Drizzle some salted caramel sauce over the top!
    Sliced fresh apple pie with 3 scoops of ice cream melting on top.

    Expert Tips

    • If your oven cooks on the warm side cover the sides of the pie crust with some foil to avoid burning. Then remove the foil in the last 15 minutes of baking.
    • Use a mixture of apples and avoid soft apples such as Golden or Red Delicious apples.
    • Feel free to adjust the spices to your own tastes.
    • If you've got the time, make a homemade pie crust rather than buying one at the store.

    FAQs

    Should I peel apples for apple pie?

    Yes, it's recommended! Peeling the apples allows the apples to break down and turn soft. Often leaving the peel on can keep the apples a little rough but if you like the texture or want the additional fiber you can leave it on. You can buy an apple peeler and core remove at many stores and online. There is also a Kitchenaid attachment that will do this job for you.

    Can I make gluten-free apple pie?

    If you are using a gluten-free pie crust you can make the filling gluten-free by using a 1-to-1 flour substitute. I've use Cup-4-Cup brand flour and it worked great!!

    How long does apple pie last?

    Apple pie can be stored on your counter the day you make it. After you have eaten it and have leftovers its best to store them in an air tight container preferably in the fridge. It will keep there for 7 days. You can also freeze apple pie for up to three months.

    Side view of apple pie with ice cream on top on a stack of plates.

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    slice of apple pie with ice cream on top on a stack of plates

    Homemade Apple Pie From Scratch

    Not much else in the world can beat homemade apple pie from scratch. Warm, spiced gooey apples with a buttery flakey crust is a definite crowd pleaser for the holidays or any time of year! This hot apple pie is definitely comfort food at its finest.
    4.41 from 5 votes
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 45 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour hour
    Servings: 8 servings
    Calories: 283kcal
    Author: Kadee & Desarae

    Ingredients

    • ½ cup sugar
    • ½ cup packed brown sugar
    • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
    • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
    • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
    • 5 med to large apples thinly sliced
    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
    • 1 Pastry for double-crust pie 9 inches
    • 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
    • 1 egg white
    • Additional sugar
    • ¼-1/2 cup salted caramel optional*

    Instructions

    • In a small bowl, combine sugar, flour and spices; set aside.
    • In a large bowl, toss apples with lemon juice. Add sugar mixture;toss well to coat.
    • Line a 9-in. pie pan with half the pastry. Place apple filling into crust; dot with butter. If making this pie a salted caramel apple pie drizzle ¼-1/2 salted caramel sauce on top of apples.
    • Roll out remaining pastry to fit top of pie. Cut a few slits in top. beat egg white until foamy; brush over pastry. Sprinkle sugar on top.
    • Bake at 375 degrees F for 35 minutes. Increase temperature to 400 degrees F and bake 10-15 minutes more or until golden.

    Notes

    *You can use homemade or store bought salted caramel sauce! 
     
    Be sure to check the post for more information on the ingredients, serving ideas, and FAQs!
      • If your oven cooks on the warm side cover the sides of the pie crust with some foil to avoid burning. Then remove the foil in the last 15 minutes of baking.
      • Use a mixture of apples and avoid soft apples such as Golden or Red Delicious apples.
      • Feel free to adjust the spices to your own tastes.
      • If you've got the time, make a homemade pie crust rather than buying one at the store.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 283kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 110mg | Potassium: 174mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 38g | Vitamin A: 106IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Gary Fontenot says

      September 01, 2022 at 1:15 pm

      2 stars
      No temperature given or time to bake, very bad….

      Reply
      • Kadee says

        September 01, 2022 at 1:42 pm

        The baking temperature and time are located in the recipe card at the bottom of the post. Bake at 375 degrees F for 35 minutes. Increase temperature to 400 degrees F and bake 10-15 minutes more or until golden.

        Reply
    2. Jessica says

      March 10, 2015 at 8:10 pm

      5 stars
      I love apple pie! Can't wait to try this mini version!

      Reply
    3. Kim Henrichs says

      December 12, 2014 at 11:20 am

      5 stars
      I love these tiny pies!!

      Reply
    4. Cassandra Eastman says

      December 12, 2014 at 11:07 am

      5 stars
      I'm going to have to try and make these, I've never made apple pie and these ones are just so cute!!

      Reply
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