Easy Apple Pie
Prep
20 mins
Cook
40 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Medium
Making apple pie from scratch doesn't have to be complicated or time consuming. This easy version comes together in just an hour, making it perfect for weeknight desserts or last minute gatherings. I love using pre made pie crusts because they take all the fuss out of the process while still delivering that homemade taste everyone loves. The apples are packed with fiber and natural sweetness, so you really don't need much sugar to make this dessert delicious. With just a handful of simple ingredients and minimal prep work, you'll have a golden, fragrant pie that tastes like you spent all day in the kitchen.
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Ingredients
- 1 14.1 ouncepackage pastry(for a 9-inch double-crust pie)
- ¾ cupwhite sugar(or more to taste)
- 1 teaspoonground cinnamon
- 1420 mlapples(thinly sliced)
- 1 tablespoonbutter
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
- 2
Line a 9-inch pie dish with one pastry crust; set second one aside.
- 3
Combine 3/4 cup sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Add more sugar if your apples are tart.
- 4
Layer apple slices in the prepared pie dish, sprinkling each layer with cinnamon-sugar mixture. Dot top layer with small pieces of butter. Cover with top crust.
- 5
Bake pie on the lowest rack of the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and continue baking until golden brown and filling bubbles, 30 to 35 minutes more. Serve warm or cold.
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