Classic Apple Pie with Rich Homemade Filling | Pie Filling Recipes
There's something about the smell of warm apple pie drifting through the house that instantly makes everything feel alright. Maybe it's nostalgia, or maybe it's just butter and cinnamon working their magic. Either way, when I bake this apple pie, I know we’re about to have a good day.
This recipe has been in my back pocket for years, and it never lets me down. It's got that flaky golden crust, the kind that shatters when your fork dives in, and a sweet-tart apple filling that’s gooey without being mushy. We’re talking layers of real apple flavor, not some store-bought mystery mix.
If you love pie recipes with a little heart and a whole lot of flavor, this is the one to try. Whether you're using it in a pie maker or just popping it into the oven like the rest of us mortals, it's an easy pie recipe that feels homemade because—well—it is.
Servings: 8 slices
Ingredients
- 6 cups sliced and peeled tart apples (like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 egg, lightly beaten (for brushing)
- 1 box refrigerated pie crusts (or homemade if you’re feeling ambitious)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Let the pie crusts come to room temperature for easier handling.
- In a large bowl, combine apples, granulated sugar, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and lemon juice. Mix until the apples are well coated.
- Roll out one pie crust and place it into a 9-inch pie plate.
- Spoon the apple mixture into the crust and dot the top with pieces of butter.
- Top with the second pie crust. Seal the edges and cut a few slits in the top to let steam escape.
- Brush the top crust with beaten egg for that golden finish.
- Bake for 45–50 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
- Let cool on a wire rack for at least 2 hours before serving. Trust me, the filling needs time to settle.