This easy apple pie was my mother's recipe. I make this simple recipe for homemade pie all the time; I love it. I often add a dash of nutmeg, so you can put that in if you wish.
Preparation Time
20 mins
Cooking Time
40 mins
Total Time
60 mins
Calories
249 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
Step 2
Line a 9-inch pie dish with one pastry crust; set second one aside.
Step 3
Combine 3/4 cup sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Add more sugar if your apples are tart.
Step 4
Layer apple slices in the prepared pie dish, sprinkling each layer with cinnamon-sugar mixture. Dot top layer with small pieces of butter. Cover with top crust.
Step 5
Bake pie on the lowest rack of the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and continue baking until golden brown and filling bubbles, 30 to 35 minutes more. Serve warm or cold.
Ingredients
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon butter
6 cups thinly sliced apples
1 (14.1 ounce) package pastry for a 9-inch double-crust pie
