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Hi Bold Bakers!
Besides footy pajamas, there is truly nothing more warm and cozy than my Perfect Classic Apple Pie Recipe! One bite of this pie takes me way back, as this nostalgic comfort dessert is something we all have been baking and eating since childhood.
If you’re like me, you love yourself a big slice of apple pie. Warm fruity filling encased in rich flakey crust, apple pie never disappoints… EXCEPT when it’s not made from scratch. When it comes to classic apple pie the store bought stuff simply will not do. Believe it or not, making the Perfect Classic Apple Pie is easy as can be, so you’ll never resort to just picking up an apple pie again!
What makes this the perfect classic apple pie recipe?
My Perfect Classic Apple Pie Recipe has the right balance of flavors and textures and is made in the ideal pie tin. Baked in my trusty GoodCook 9 Inch Pie Pan, this baby will give your granny’s recipe a run for its money.
In addition to this, here’s why you’re about to make the Perfect Classic Apple Pie with my apple pie recipe:
- Starring the homemade apple pie filling, my pie filling is made with just the right size chopped apples. This means every bite of pie from the crust to the center has the perfect texture. The apples are never mushy, yet fully cooked, leaving them perfectly soft. The filling is also accented with fragrant vanilla, leaving behind distracting spices other recipes use.
- It uses my Best Ever Pie Crust, which holds together this festive fruity package. My pie crust is buttery, rich, and lightly sweet as it includes butter, eggs, and powdered sugar.
[ Learn How To Make A Pie Crust! ]
- Lastly, perfection is reached when the end result is stunning, and because my apple pie is decorated with the lovely addition of little pastry apples, then brushed with egg, this apple pie literally shines inside and out!
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What apples are best for apple pie?
While you might think you want to get the sweetest apples you can find to make your apple pie, one of the secrets to a super flavorful apple pie filling is using Granny Smith, or green apples. I know, this may surprise you if you’ve never made pie before — but it’s true!
While sweeter varieties of apple are great raw, when cooked they become mushier in texture and they leak more water, leading to a runny filling. Use Granny Smith apples tossed in a bit of brown sugar and cornstarch. The brown sugar adds a maple-like flavor, keeping the filling lovely and sweet, and the cornstarch thickens the natural juice the apples release during baking.
Just a note that when I’m in Ireland, I use Bramley apples, which cook down really well.
Does apple pie need to be refrigerated?
I suggest covering my best ever apple pie nice and tight with cling wrap and storing it in the fridge.
Keeping the pie cool will help it to keep its shape and ensure the crust stays crisp — even days later while enjoying the leftovers (one of my favorite parts!). One of the best parts about leftover apple pie is sharing it, of course. I love to take fresh baked pies or left overs to friends and family in my GoodCook Sweet Creations Carrier. This keep my pie super safe when traveling and makes for a lovely presentation.
Can you use a store bought pie crust?
Ok, here’s the deal: I highly suggest you make your own pie crust.
When not good quality, the store bought stuff is filled with shortening and unnatural ingredients, and is often pretty flavorless. My How to Make Pie Crust post has got every tip and trick you need to know to easily make the most incredible homemade pie crust.
While sometimes cutting corners is ok, in this case it really is worth the extra step. Your tastebuds will thank you! IF you don’t have the time to make a crust, though, it’s fine by me to buy one as long as it is made by a quality brand you know is good. Both you and the pie deserve it.
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