Granny Smith Apple Pie

Homemade favorite, Granny Smith apple pie, is a timeless dessert that showcases the tartness of green apples in a traditional, old-fashioned classic pie like grandma used to make.

Let’s get started with this easy apple pie recipe, which features a flaky, sugary pie crust and fresh, tender apples.

Perfect for any season, apples shine in recipes like southern fried apples, homemade applesauce, and comforting crockpot apple pie, proving this fruit is a favorite ingredient year-round.

You may feel intimated by apple pie but there is no need to. With store bought pie crusts and fresh apples, our no fail pie recipe couldn’t be more simple.

Ingredients:

• Granny Smith apples (6 large or 10–12 small)
• 1 tbsp. lemon juice
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour
• ½ tsp. ground cinnamon
• ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
• A pinch of salt
• Two unbaked pie crusts (store-bought or homemade)
• One egg, beaten (for egg wash)
• Coarse sanding sugar (optional for crust or topping)
• Two tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces

Granny Smith Apple Pie with Sugared Crust Recipe

1. Preparation: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). If using small apples, 10–12 are recommended. For large apples, six should do it.
2. Apple Mixture: In a large bowl, combine sliced apples with lemon juice, sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Toss well to coat the apples evenly.
3. NOTE: Mixing the apple mixture directly in the pie shell is an option, but be gentle to avoid piercing the crust. I do not highly recommend it.

1. Pie Assembly: Pour the apple mixture into unbaked pie crusts. Dot the apple filling with butter pieces. Cover with the second crust and seal the edges by crimping. Cut a few slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape.
2. Egg Wash and Sugar: Brush the top crust with the beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse sanding sugar for a sparkling finish.
3. Baking: Bake for 40–50 minutes or until the crust is golden brown. If the edges brown too quickly after 30 minutes of baking, cover them with foil or use a pie crust protector.
4. Cooling: Allow the pie to cool before serving to let the filling set.

Apple Pie Serving Suggestions:

• Serve the pie à la mode with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of caramel sauce. Or try whipped cream, cheddar cheese slices, or a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar, all of which are common apple pie toppings.
• Of course, no toppings are necessary to enjoy a slice as-is for a classic dessert experience.

Storing and Reheating:

• To freeze, cool the pie completely, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and then again in aluminum foil, and freeze. Thaw in the refrigerator before reheating.
• Reheat in a 350°F (175°C) oven until warmed through, about 15-20 minutes.