American Apple Pie Recipe
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American Apple Pie

By: Lori Haussy 
"This is the American Apple Pie."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (49)

What to Drink?
Hot Non-Alcoholic Coffee
Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
40 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 1 - 9 inch pie
 

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/3 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 7 1/2 cups peeled, cored and sliced apples
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie
  • 1 egg

Directions

  1. Preheat oven 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Spray deep dish pie plate with cooking spray
  2. Combine white sugar, light brown sugar, flour, lemon, cinnamon, and mix well. Add apples and raisins to sugar mixture; stir until fruit is well coated.
  3. Spoon apple mixture into pie crust. Place second piecrust on top of filling, and trim edges. Lightly glaze top of pie with a beaten egg, then sprinkled with a little sugar.
  4. Bake till golden brown, about 35 to 40 minutes. Place on a wire rack, and cool 30 minutes.

Footnotes

  • Baking pie is a rather straightforward technique, but a few tips can only help to make your pies come out looking and tasting perfect!

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 312 | Total Fat: 8.8g | Cholesterol: 26mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2005 by DNEWPERSON   view full review
THE BEST APPLE PIE! I've been using this recipe for the past 2 years. It is always a hit. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by IGLOOSGIRL   view full review
We loved this pie...The only thing I changed was I only used about 6 cups of apples and added...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2003 by LOREE   view full review
Uncomplicated...however, I increased sugars to 1/2 cup each, and cinnamon to 1/2 heaping...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 10, 2003 by FAIR_LADY   view full review
This pie was awesome! Next time I'll use less apples because it was just TOO full and a bit...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 10, 2009 by AmateurBaker   view full review
I enjoyed making this pie as well as eating it! It states that the baking time is 35-40...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 12, 2004 by MRSBAKE   view full review
This pie was a hit at thanksgiving. My husbands mother thought it was excellent.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 8, 2006 by Lamar   view full review
Best apple pie that I have ever eaten. My motsher makes good apple pies but this tops it. The...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 12, 2005 by TIM GARRETT   view full review
I've made several apple pie recipes over the years but something about this pie set it apart. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 2, 2005 by KACHAN   view full review
For my first pie, this recipe was simple enough for a beginner to follow. It turned out great...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 12, 2009 by Geetha   view full review
I can rate only 3 stars for the original recipe. the taste was good. But the baking time was...

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