Delicious Homemade Apple Pie
No more store bought. Here's the only apple pie you will ever eat again.
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Spray a 9 inch pie plate with Pam or other non-stick spray.
Line the pie pan with 1 crust, making sure to push the crust tightly into the curve of the pie plate.
Flatten the edge of the pie crust along the edge of the pie plate. Set aside.
Core, peel and slice the apples into thin wedges. This is easily done if you have an apple corer/slicer. This utensil can be found in most grocery stores and will core and slice an apple at the same time. Then all you need to do is peel each wedge and cut into 3 or 4 thin wedges.
Put cut wedges into a large bowl.
After slicing half the apples, add enough lemon juice to wet the apple slices.
Add enough sugar and cinnamon to the bowl to evenly coat all the apple slices.
Continue to core, peel and slice the rest of the apples. Adding them to the bowl.
Add more lemon juice to wet the additional apples.
Add more sugar and cinnamon to evenly coat the additional apples.
Set aside for 15-20 minutes to allow the apples to juice.
When done, add flour and stir.
Pour apple mixture into the prepared pie plate.
Take slices of butter and put onto the top of the apples.
Brush edge of pie crust with milk.
Take the second pie crust and cover the apples, pressing crusts together.
Pinch the edges of the crusts together to create a frilly edge and to firmly seal the pie.
Brush the top of the pie with milk and sprinkle with sugar.
Cut 3-4 air holes in the top of the crust.
Place in the oven and cook for an hour.
When done, remove from the oven and let cool.
Additional Notes
Don't be afraid to make apple pies. Why settle for a cold pie that has been sitting for who knows how long? When apples are in season and fresh from the tree, apple pies are fabulous. Coming home to a house filled with the smell of apple pie is one of the most favored in the fall. This recipe will have you making apple pies regularly. When you make this pie for your family or friends, you will be praised for creating such a delicious and eye-appealing pie.
In Step 12, the apples are set aside to "juice". This means that the sugar will draw the natural moisture or juice out of the apple wedges, creating a liquid in the bottom on your bowl. This liquid is used in the pie to help steam the apples as they cook and keeping them from getting too dry. The lemon juice is needed to keep the apples from going brown while you prepare the pie.
