Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups thinly sliced apples
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 package refrigerated pie crusts
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Roll out one pie crust and fit into a 9-inch pie dish.
- In a bowl, toss sliced apples with sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice.
- Pour apple mixture into the pie crust.
- Cover with the second pie crust, seal edges, and cut slits for steam.
- Brush with beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes or until crust is golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh, firm apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for best results.
- Chill the pie before slicing for neat servings.
- Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for extra indulgence.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290 Kcal
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg