Homemade Apple Pie is one of the coziest, homiest desserts I can think of! Fresh, warm, and made from scratch (with homemade apple pie crust), making it the ideal dessert. This easy apple pie recipe makes it simple to bake a fresh pie for any occasion!
Homemade Apple Pie
Is there anything that says home better than apple pie made from scratch? It’s one of my very favorite things, which is why I’m so excited to share this EASY Homemade Pie recipe with you. It’s simple, it’s delicious, and it’s the perfect recipe to make for the holiday season.
My sister in law, Anna, makes such good pies. The recipes have been passed down in her family, and she was gracious enough to share her delicious pie recipes with us! Anna made this double crust apple pie, as well as a delicious pumpkin pie, for Thanksgiving–and she makes her own homemade pie crust too!
She’s broken down the recipes to make them super easy for people like me, and added lots of great tips for the novice chef in all of us. Thanks for showing us how to make apple pie, Anna!
With this homemade filling and pie crust, we’ve got one seriously fresh and delicious pie ready for the fall season. I can’t believe how easy it is, either. So perfect for the chaos of the holiday season!
Our favorite pie for the holidays
Easy as pie! Now I know that saying is totally true. Making apple pie from scratch really is simple. No need to stress about holidays and Thanksgiving desserts when you’ve got this easy homemade apple pie recipe to help you out.
This pie will bring such a cozy, homey feeling along with it, and the taste is amazing. Everyone will love it and will probably go back for seconds! Its great for Thanksgiving, Christmas, but also the 4th of July. Summer isn’t complete without a slice.
Want more delicious and easy apple desserts? Try our Easy Apple Crisp, Easy Apple Dumplings, Sheet Pan Apple Crisp, and our Easy Fried Apples.
Homemade Pie Crust
I often use pre-made crusts when baking pies, simply because it makes the process so much shorter and simpler. But making pie crust from scratch isn’t all that difficult either! I’m all about easy baking, and this homemade apple pie crust actually fits in with that.
All you need to make the pie crust is flour, salt, shortening, and a bit of water. Just mix ingredients together to make the dough, roll it out, then mold it into the pie dish. Get full details and instructions for the homemade pie crust here. You can use that recipe for all kinds of pies too, not just apple!
Homemade Apple Pie Filling
When you make a pie, there are essentially two components: the pie crust and the pie filling. Both are equally important! Now that we’ve gone over the homemade apple pie crust, let’s talk about the homemade filling. You don’t need much to make this, which is what I love this pie. It’s delicious in its simplicity, just pure apple flavor with a bit of sugar, cinnamon, and flour mixed in to make the filling. YUM!
Baking homemade pies was always something that intimidated me in the past. They seem so complicated, but the reality is that they can be pretty simple. This easy recipe is proof of that! If I can manage to make a pie crust and bake a fruit pie from scratch, then trust me, you all can too.
How to Make Apple Pie
Be sure to see the recipe card below for full ingredients & instructions!
- Hop over to this pie crust recipe to learn how to make apple pie crust, then come back here to continue on with the recipe.
- Combine sugar, flour, & cinnamon with the apples (peeled and sliced) to make the apple pie filling.
- Place the pie crust into the pie dish, then pour in the apple filling.
- Dot the pie with 1/2 teaspoon sized pats of butter.
- Place the second crust on top of the apple filling, and cut a few slits in the crust for steam vents.
- Spread a very small amount of milk on top of the pie crust, then sprinkle with sugar.
- Bake the pie for 50 minutes at 400°F.
That’s one EASY homemade recipe if you ask me. Nothing complicated, just a few simple steps! Be sure to watch the video to see the recipe in action!
What apples should I use?
You can use any type of apples you like. Fall is a great time to go apple picking and get super fresh ones for a homemade pie like this.
We use gala apples in this recipe, and I think they cook really well and have great flavor.
Some people prefer Granny Smith apples for their firmness and tart flavor.
Again, ultimately you can use whichever type you prefer.
I’m so in love with this easy apple pie recipe, and I know you guys will love it too! Top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream…is there really anything better than that? It’s the perfect Thanksgiving pie!
If you like this recipe, try some more of our favorite pie recipes:
- Crock Pot Pecan Pie
- Homemade Pumpkin Pie
- Fudge Brownie Pie
- Homemade Cherry Pie
- Easy Banana Cream Pie
- French Silk Pie
- Chocolate Cream Pie
If you make this recipe be sure to upload a photo in the comment section below or leave a rating. Enjoy!
Easy Homemade Apple Pie Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar 200 grams
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 15 grams
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 3 grams
- 6-8 apples peeled and sliced (SEE NOTE)
- 2 homemade pie crusts (click for recipe)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 28 grams, cubed (¼ stick)
Recommended Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Combine the sugar, flour, and cinnamon in a large bowl until well-mixed.1 cup granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Add the apples, tossing until well coated (I used about 6 apples for my pie plate and only about ¾ of the sugar mixture.6-8 apples
- Line a pie pan with one of the pie crusts. Pour the sugar-coated apples into the pie pan. Dot with cubes of butter.2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 2 homemade pie crusts
- Place the second crust on top of apples and butter and seal. Cut a few slits for steam to escape on top layer of crust.
- Spread a small amount of milk on top of the pastry (I use a fork; when I use a spoon the pastry gets soggy), then sprinkle the pie with leftover sugar. This will give the pie a warm and brown look on top.
- Bake for 50 minutes. I would put a cookie sheet a rack lower in the oven in case juices overflow your pie plate.
- Let pie cool, then slice and serve.
Last step! Don’t forget to show me a pic of what you made! Upload an image or tag me @thecookierookie on Instagram!
Becky’s tips
- NOTE: Choose whichever apples you prefer! I used Gala, but many people love Granny Smith.
Nutrition Information
Yum. Made it last night for my sister as a little Mother’s Day treat. She loved it. Had it with Haagen Dazs Vanilla Bean ice cream. Excellent!
Next time I may add a wee bit of butter to the crust. While I absolutely love the texture of a shortening crust, I do miss the buttery flavour a bit. However, the other benefit of a shortening crust is that it’s lighter. I find all-butter crusts make me feel a little woozy, as they are just so rich.
Thanks!
I’m so happy to hear you loved it, Erin!
I made this for Thanksgiving (it was a very small gathering of just family where we ate outside and were social distancing). Everybody loved this recipe, especially my dad. He hasn’t stopped talking about it since! I am going to make him more as a Christmas gift. I also sent a slice to my grandma and she loved it, too! Within a few days, it was all gone, every last crumb. I used 8 assorted apples (some were gala, I don’t know what the others were) and used the full amount of sugar and flour and whatnot that was listed in the recipe. Make sure you follow the advice of putting a cookie tray under the pie or else you will have a huge mess on your hands (or more specifically, in your oven). You can tell the pie is done when you poke an apple slice with a toothpick and there is no resistance at all. You want those apples mushy. It may take longer than the listed recipe time.
THOSE LOOK AMAZING!
Just made it. Love the recipe! I used brown sugar and reduced it to 1/2 cup with excellent results for my taste. Thanks!
Yum!! That sounds delicious!
I used this recipe,but instead of using a crust,I just put it in a cake pan. Almost like Apple slices. Easy to make and can be made a couple of times a week or as often as you like. Keep checking though because it may not take as long without the crust.
Great tip! Thank you Therese!
DELISH!!!!!
Thank you, Anna!
Apple Pie is my dad’s favorite dessert. I’m going to try making it for his birthday!
He will love it!
Definitely so homey and wonderful but for everyday (not just Thanksgiving)!
Might as well make it today :)
Enjoyed the way my kitchen smelled after baking this, and loved eating it even more! Delish!
Thank ya, Beth!
This pie is outstanding! Not a crumb left in the dish!
Time to make another one ;)
Yum – delicious! I will be making this again soon. Thanks!
It can become a favorite!