A classic choice!  Apple pies are warm, comforting, and full of sweet-spiced apple filling wrapped in a buttery flaky crust. Here’s a detailed recipe for a traditional homemade apple pie:

 Classic Apple Pie Recipe

Ingredients

For the Pie Crust (makes top & bottom)

• 2 ½ cups (315 g) all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 6–8 tbsp ice-cold water

(You can also use 2 store-bought pie crusts if short on time.)

For the Apple Filling

• 6–7 medium apples (Granny Smith + Honeycrisp mix works best)
• ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
• ¼ cup (50 g) brown sugar
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour (to thicken)
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter, cut into small pieces

For Topping

• 1 egg (beaten with 1 tbsp water, for egg wash)
• 1 tbsp coarse sugar (optional, for sprinkling)

Instructions

1. Make the Crust

1. In a bowl, whisk flour, salt, and sugar.
2. Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Add ice water gradually, mixing until dough just comes together.
4. Divide into 2 discs, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate at least 1 hour.

2. Prepare the Filling

1. Peel, core, and slice apples thinly.
2. In a bowl, toss apples with sugars, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and vanilla.
3. Let sit for 15 minutes so juices release.

3. Assemble the Pie

1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. Roll out 1 dough disc into a circle and fit into a 9-inch pie dish.
3. Fill with apple mixture, mounding slightly in the center.
4. Dot with butter pieces.
5. Roll out the second dough disc and place on top (or cut strips for a lattice crust).
6. Seal and crimp edges. Cut small slits in the top crust for steam.
7. Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with sugar if desired.

4. Bake

1. Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 15 minutes.
2. Reduce heat to 375°F (190°C) and bake another 40–45 minutes, until golden brown and bubbly.
3. If edges brown too quickly, cover with foil.

5. Cool & Serve

• Let pie cool at least 2 hours before slicing (filling sets as it cools).
• Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

 Tips & Variations

• Add a handful of raisins or cranberries for extra flavor.
• Use caramel sauce inside the filling for a caramel apple pie.
• Try mini hand pies for a fun, portable version.

Would you like me to also give you a mini apple hand pies recipe (perfect for snacks and parties)?