Classic Apple Pie

Classic Apple Pie

Introduction

This homemade Classic Apple Pie is everything a traditional holiday dessert should be: flaky, buttery crust filled with tender apples in a perfectly balanced, lightly spiced filling. Inspired by old-fashioned Thanksgiving pies, this version keeps the flavors simple and authentic while using a reliable method that makes it easier and more foolproof. Whether served on its own or with ice cream or vanilla sauce, this pie always tastes like home.

What’s to Love

Classic and traditional

• A timeless apple pie with a not-too-sweet filling and real homemade flavor, inspired by classic Thanksgiving recipes.

Old-fashioned taste

• The filling is gently sweet and apple-forward, not overly saucy like canned pie filling.

Flexible crust options

• You can make the crust from scratch or use a store-bought crust if you’re short on time.

Perfect for serving

• Delicious on its own or paired with vanilla ice cream, pecan ice cream, or warm vanilla sauce.

Ingredients

For the crust

• • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• • ½ teaspoon salt
• • ¾ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
• • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
• • ½ cup ice-cold water

For the filling

• • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• • 3 pounds apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
• • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
• • ¼ teaspoon allspice or apple pie spice
• • ¼ teaspoon salt
• • ½ cup granulated sugar
• • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• • ½ tablespoon apple cider vinegar

To finish

• • 1 egg white
• • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar

Instructions