Perfect Apple Pie
Directions
- 1Bring pie crusts to room temperature by removing the outer package and placing them on your counter for 15 minutes. Place oven racks in the middle and lower positions. Place a large piece of heavy-duty foil on the lower oven rack to catch any juices. Heat oven to 425°F.
- 2Wash and peel the apples using a vegetable peeler or a sharp paring knife. Slice the apples into quarters, core, then cut thin (about 1/4-inch thick), even slices (about 6 cups total).
- 3Place 1 pie crust in an ungreased 9-inch glass pie plate. Press the crust firmly against the side and bottom, allowing any extra crust to hang over the edge.
- 4In a large bowl, gently mix apples, sugar, flour, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg, and lemon juice until the apples are evenly coated. Spoon the filling into the crust-lined pie plate.
- 5Place the second crust over the apple mixture. Fold the excess top crust under the edge of the bottom crust, pressing edges together to seal and create a thick rim.
- 6Flute the edge of the pie crust by placing your thumb and index finger about 1 inch apart on the inside edge of the pie plate. Use your other thumb to push the pastry inward, forming a scalloped edge.
- 7With a small knife, cut slits or shapes in several places in the top crust to allow steam to escape while baking.
- 8Bake the pie on the middle oven rack for 15 minutes. Cover the edge of the crust with 2- to 3-inch-wide strips of foil to prevent excessive browning. Bake an additional 25 to 30 minutes or until apples are tender when pierced with the tip of a knife and the crust is golden brown.
- 9Cool on a cooling rack for at least 2 hours before serving. Cut into slices and serve.
Ingredients
- 1 box box (14.1 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Pie Crusts (2 Count), softened as directed on box
- 6 medium-sized apples (2 lb)
- 0.75 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 0.75 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.125 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Equipment
9-inch glass pie platelarge bowlvegetable peeleraluminum foilcooling racksharp paring knifesmall knife
Tips
- Flour is the key ingredient that helps turn the apple juices into a spiced, thick sauce as the pie bakes. Mix sugar, spices, and flour in a small bowl first before adding it to the apple slices to ensure even coating and no clumps.
- If short on time, use two cans (21-oz each) of More Fruit apple pie filling. Skip adding flour and reduce/eliminate sugar as needed. Adjust baking time accordingly.
- Allow the pie to cool for at least 2 hours on a cooling rack before slicing to ensure the filling sets and prevents collapsing or oozing.
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