Reviewed: Jun. 12, 2009

I am 42 and this is the first apple pie I have ever made. And the second completely homemade pie, crust and all. I followed some of the other suggestions to add flour to the sugar/cinnamon mixture and added some fresh squeezed lemon juice to the apples. Instead of regular cinnamon I used a blend of cinnamon and other spices I bought from Penzy's called Apple Pie. I baked for 10 min. at 450, and then 35 minutes at 370 and it came out just fine. My teenagers and husband said it tasted better than my mother-in-laws. I also used the Never Fail Pie crust II, the recipe is for 16 servings which is 2 double crusts. I adjusted for one pie, but put in for 10 servings. I'd rather have a little left over pie crust. I also did a lattice top on this pie - SO EASY, and it looks so pretty too. Much better than the traditional top. I love making pies now, I told my family I am making one a week for them!

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Reviewed: Jun. 10, 2009

I became a member just so I could brag on this apple pie! I don't even care for apple pie; I'm not even a great cook, but this pie will make you look great..and it taste professional! Plus, its so easy! Carol, thank you so much for submitting this pie; I plan to make it for up coming holidays!!!

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Sie

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Reviewed: May 3, 2009

I had never made a pie before so I was quite apprehensive about choosing from the hundreds of recipes on this site. However, my aunt once told me "choose the simplest". It was so easy, turned out great, and the taste was outstanding. I did add nutmeg just because I love the taste of it, also 1/2 c brown sugar and the rest white, and lastly 2 Tbsp of flour, although I suggest adding 3-4 because mine was almost on the too runny side. I did have problems with the top layer of apples being dry for the juices did not quite reach them. I am not quite sure what I did to cause that but, hey, it's my first pie. Honestly, it was one of the best pies I've ever tasted (if I do say so myself).

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Reviewed: Apr. 17, 2009

FANTASTIC! I am always nervous to alter recipes, but everything I did made this pie the BEST apple pie I have ever eaten! This was my first attempt at fresh apple pie...I added 2 TBSP of flour, changed the sugar to 1/2 cup white sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, added a cap full of vanilla and sprinkled in nutmeg. I used granny smith apples, which gave this pie the best, slightly tart flavor!! I cooked it for 45 mins as well!! I WILL KEEP THIS RECIPE FOREVER!

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Reviewed: Mar. 22, 2009

I don't like pie at all but I took a bite of this and I was in HEAVEN!!!!

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Reviewed: Mar. 2, 2009

Perfect recipe!

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Cortney

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Reviewed: Feb. 21, 2009

this was very exceptional- not the best I've tasted though

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ballerina329

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Reviewed: Feb. 15, 2009

My family loved this pie! I made my own crust, the Basic Flaky Pie Crust recipe from this site. It took me a little more than an hour to make, and my family ate the whole pie in about five minutes! It was so tasty that all the work was worth it! The only change I made was to add some extra sugar, because that is how my Grandma makes hers, and she makes the most awesome pies! Thanks so much for a wonderful recipe!

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larkspur

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Reviewed: Jan. 30, 2009

it was the best apple pie i have ever had and it was soooooo easy to make!! i made it for Thanksgiving and it was my first time making a apple pie and it came out GREAT!!!!!! i have made it 4 times sins Thanksgiving it is now a family favorite!!! but i did add 1 tsp of vanilla extract and on the top crusted i did a milk wash and then dusted it with sugar before cooking and its just the best apple pie ever!! this is a MUST try!!!

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Dancing*Baker

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Reviewed: Jan. 25, 2009

This recipe was really good on its own but it ended up a little flat. I think it needs more apples.

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Sarah F.

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Reviewed: Jan. 17, 2009

I made this pie for Thanksgiving, my first apple pie ever! It was so easy and everyone loved it. It's now my husbands favorite dessert.

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EvaLu

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Reviewed: Jan. 11, 2009

Brought this pie into work and it got rave reviews! Easy and tasty!

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Cindy

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Reviewed: Dec. 21, 2008

My first pie, Very Delicious! I gave it a 4*'s only because I followed reviewers suggestions and it came out PERFECT, my husband absolutely loved it, my mother was impressed how well this came out.

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albita78

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Reviewed: Dec. 14, 2008

What an amazing recipe!! Very yummy.

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Jeniffer

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Reviewed: Dec. 10, 2008

Exceptional pie. This was my first time making a fresh apple pie. The receipe is quick and delicious. I loved this recipe. I added 2 tbls pf flour as suggested and lemon juice (fresh squeezed). Everything else I left exactly the same. It was fantastic. Everyone raved. Oh...I also added a egg wash to the top crust-1 egg and 1 tbls of heavy cream)- for extra flakiness. It was fabulous....

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Reviewed: Dec. 3, 2008

Very basic recipe. Use more nutmeg!!!

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Liz

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Reviewed: Nov. 28, 2008

This makes a delicious apple pie - the flavor is wonderful! I sliced 8 Breaburn apples into a large ziplock and tossed with 2 TBLS of lemon juice. Then I added 2 TBLS flour and tossed. Lastly, I added the sugar and cinnamon and tossed that. Dumped it all into my pie shell that I had brushed with egg wash. Brushed the top crust with egg wash and sprinkled with sugar. Cooked exactly as specified and the apples were still a little firm so it could have cooked a bit longer if you want a softer apple. I thought the finished product (firm apples and all) was Marvelous!!!

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Reviewed: Nov. 28, 2008

Thank you to the original poster and also the reviewers for helping me make the perfect apple pie. First, I used a pre-made pie shell, brushed it with egg white and pricked the bottom and sides. I used 1/4 cup white sugar and 1/2 cup brown sugar. After thinly slicing the apples I mixed them with 2 Tb of lemon juice to stop them from oxidizing (turning brown). Then I added 2 Tb of flour and the sugar and mixed it with the apples in a bowl. Then I poured this mixture into the pie shell, dotted the top with butter and added the top shell. I also brush the top shell with egg white and sprinkle some sugar. Then I baked it for about 55 min. When the edges browned I covered them with foil so they wouldn't burn. It's very important that you cook apple pie until there is no flowing liquid inside. This way your pie will not be soggy and will hold up like pie when served. I serve warm with a scoop of vanilla icecream.

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Samantha

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Reviewed: Nov. 27, 2008

Much like the other reviewers, I added lemon juice, flour, vanilla and nutmeg. I had never made an apple pie before, and let me tell you - I have now made two of them in less than 24 hours! It is THAT GOOD!!! I cheated and used premade crusts, but that was the only short cut. The first time I cut each and every apple, but the second time, I used a cheese grater, the long cuts, and that worked very well! I added milk and cinnamon sugar to the top and it made a nice color! Definitely a keeper recipe!!!

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