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Why You’ll Love This Pie
This Homemade Granny Smith Apple Pie builds on a simple mix of tart, cinnamon‑brown sugar apples enveloped in a flaky crust no advanced skills needed. It’s a classic Semi Homemade Apple Pie, using convenient store‑bought crust, yet yielding delicious, golden perfection. Think Grandma’s Apple Pie, just easier.
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Ingredients
- 6 Inch Apple Pie Recipe (or scale up to a 9″ using this same ratio):
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- 3 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ⅛ tsp nutmeg
- ⅛ tsp ginger
- 6–7 cups Granny Smith apples, peeled and sliced (~9 medium apples)
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- 2 crusts (for double‑crust) – you can swap the bottom or top crust for Homemade Pie Crust Recipe
- 1 Tbsp butter, cubed
- 1 large egg white (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat & Prep: Heat oven to 375 °F. Grease a 6″ pie pan (or a 9″ if scaling).
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger.
- Prep Apples: Toss sliced Granny Smith apples with lemon juice in a larger bowl. Add the dry mix and stir to coat evenly.
- Assemble Pie: Roll out crust and line the pie dish. Fill with apple mixture and dot with butter. Top with second crust, trim and flute edges.
- Finish: Cut vent slits, brush with beaten egg white, and sprinkle sugar on top.
- Bake: Bake 25 min covered. Then uncover and bake 20–25 min more until crust is golden and filling bubbly.
- Cool: Let rest before slicing.
Easy Homemade Apple Pie
Equipment
- Pie plate
- Rolling Pin
Ingredients
Pie Crusts
- 2 (9″) pie crusts homemade or store‑bought
Apple Filling
- 7 large Granny Smith apples peeled, cored, sliced
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup light brown sugar loosely packed
- 2 tbsp all‑purpose flour
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ⅛ tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tbsp lemon juice fresh
- 1 egg for egg wash
- 2 tbsp sanding sugar optional, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 °F (204 °C). Place bottom crust in pie plate.
- Toss apples with both sugars, flour, spices, and lemon juice until coated.
- Fill bottom crust with apple mixture, discard excess juices.
- Cover with top crust, trim/flake edges, and cut steam slits.
- Brush crust with beaten egg and sprinkle sanding sugar.
- Bake 15 min at 400 °F, then reduce to 350 °F and bake 50–55 min until bubbling.
- Cool for several hours before slicing to set the filling.
Notes
Tips & Variations
- Edge protection: Foil helps stop crust edges from over‑browning.
- Sugar tweak: For a less‑sweet pie, halve the brown sugar especially if using sweet apple varieties.
- Holiday twist: Add a ½ cup of dried cranberries to make it festive and flavorful.
Storage & Serving
Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. Store at room temp for 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days. Freeze the unbaked pie wrapped tightly (up to 2 months); thaw overnight before baking.
Other Apple Pie Recipe Ideas
- Apple Slab Pie – sheet‑pan version with cubed granny smiths, cornstarch, spices, and heavy cream.
- Dutch Apple Pie – homemade crust + caramel + streusel topping.
- Cinnamon Roll Apple Pie – baked cinnamon rolls layered on top for a sweet twist.
Final Thoughts
This Basic Apple Pie Recipe, perfect as a 6 Inch Apple Pie Recipe, balances ease and flavor beautifully. By combining store‑bought crust with a classic apple‑cinnamon filling, it feels like Grandma’s Apple Pie made simpler. And for those who prefer scratch‑made, the Homemade Pie Crust Recipe link directs you to an easy, buttery dough.
Enjoy your Apple Pie Recipe Homemade and let me know how it turns out!
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