Apple Pie

45 Reviews

“This is a sweet, tart and delicious apple pie. Guaranteed to please. Be sure to use Granny Smith apples since they work the best.” - by Lisa H

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Original recipe yields 8 servings

Directions

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
Mix together the sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg and lemon peel.
Line one crust in a 9-inch deep-dish pie pan. Layer 1/3 of apples into pie crust. Sprinkle with sugar mixture and repeat until done. Sprinkle with lemon juice and dot with butter.
Place second pie crust on top of filling and flute the edges. Cut vents in top crust and brush with milk for a glazed appearance if desired.
Bake at 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) for 40 to 50 minutes.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (8 total)

Calories
382 cal
19%

Fat
16.8 g
26%

Carbs
56.5 g
18%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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ROGERBALDWIN

Sep. 25, 2003

"Lisa, Such a volume of apples 'way overfilled the 9-inch plate. Then , the crust started to get real dark after 35 minutes, but the insides had barely begun to cook! ( I took the heat down to 350 at t..." See morehat point). Suggestions for a little "twist " on your classic recipe: for the white sugar, I tried half white and half brown. I also added a smidgen of fresh ground ginger root. "

JohnK_in_DC

Aug. 15, 2007

"The lemon really makes this pie exceptional! Drop the temperature to 350 F after 25 minutes, and use a baking ring...." See more"

SONNYGRL67

Oct. 10, 2005

"I had made other apple pie recipes,but this one was the best tasting and very easy to make.Because I didn't have a fresh lemon rind to zest.I just didn't put it in the suggested recipe.However,I did a..." See moredd the suggested amount of lemon juice,as I did have that on hand.My husband,as well as, my 18 year old son loved it."

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