Southern Apple Pie Recipe
Servings: 8 Servings
Ingredients
Bottom Pie Crust
- 1 pie crust 9-inch (homemade or store bought)
Pie Filling
- 3 pounds apples cored, peeled and cut into ½ inch slices (about 6-8 medium to large Granny Smith, Braeburn, or Honeycrisp varieties.)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup light brown sugar
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter cold, cut into small pieces
Top Pie Crust
- 1 pie crust 9-inch (homemade or store bought)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
For the Top Pie Crust:
- Use a rolling pin to roll out the dough into a 12 inch circle (⅓ inch thick). Place the crust into the pie dish, pushing it down into the pan. It’s okay if the crust hangs over the edge a little. You’ll crimp it into place later.1 pie crust
For the Pie Filling
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Place the apple slices in a large bowl, and add lemon juice as you slice to keep them from browning.3 pounds apples, 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Add the granulated sugar, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Toss to combine. Transfer the apples to the pie dish, and dot with the cubed butter.⅓ cup granulated sugar, ⅓ cup light brown sugar, ¼ cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg, 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
For the Top Pie Crust:
- Roll out the second portion of dough and place it over the top to create the top crust. Crimp the 2 crusts together. Cut 3 to 4 slits in the top for venting. Another option is to cut the second pie crust into strips for a lattice top.1 pie crust
- In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and 1 tablespoon of water to make the egg wash. Brush the egg wash over the top pie crust. Place the pie on a foil lined baking sheet (for easy cleanup in case is spills over).1 large egg, 1 tablespoon water
- Bake for 45 to 55 minutes or until the crust is browned and the filling is bubbly. Remove from the oven, and allow to cool for at least an hour or more before serving; otherwise, the filling will run out of the crust and won’t set.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Notes
*The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 1-slice of the Southern apple pie. Actual calories will vary.
*For more information and tips, please refer to the post.
Nutrition Facts
Southern Apple Pie Recipe
Serving Size
1 slice
Amount per Serving
Calories
411
% Daily Value*
Fat
16
g
25
%
Saturated Fat
6
g
38
%
Trans Fat
0.2
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
6
g
Cholesterol
32
mg
11
%
Sodium
187
mg
8
%
Potassium
252
mg
7
%
Carbohydrates
65
g
22
%
Fiber
5
g
21
%
Sugar
35
g
39
%
Protein
4
g
8
%
Vitamin A
254
IU
5
%
Vitamin C
9
mg
11
%
Calcium
34
mg
3
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
