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Apple pie.
Every year we pay a visit to an apple orchard in Indiana and pick apples to bring home and use to create the most amazing apple pie. But this year, with everything that’s going on with David’s health, traveling far away from home to pick apples isn’t an option.
So instead, we did the next best thing. We headed to my favorite grocery store, Mariano’s, to pick fresh apples that ended up being perfect in our pie. Mariano’s actually has a huge assortment of apples to choose from, and finding the right ones to use for the pie was easy. I carefully selected the apples I needed for the recipe along with several more items on my grocery list. Then I looked through my purse for my Mariano’s rewards card and headed for the checkout lane.
I always love shopping at Mariano’s because it’s more than just a grocery store. It’s an experience, and I can’t think of a better place to snag fresh apples (outside of an orchard) than Mariano’s. ๐
Double Pie Crust
With any pie, you need to have a great crust, and the recipe I’m sharing for a double pie crust (since you need a top & bottom crust for an apple pie) is delicious! This crust has just the right balance of crunch around the edges, softness on the bottom, and sweetness, since we’re using it for an apple pie.
This is my go-to crust.
Here’s the recipe:
Ingredients
- 2-1/2 cups flour
- 2-1/2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 8 tablespoons vegetable shortening, well chilled (I put the shortening in the freezer for at least 15 to 20 minutes before using it in this recipe.)
- 12 tablespoons unsalted butter, well chilled and cut into 1-inch pieces (I put the butter into the freezer for at least 15 to 20 minutes before using it in this recipe.)
- 5 to 6 tablespoons ice water
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and sea salt.
- Scatter the vegetable shortening over the flour mixture and using either two butter knives or your hands, incorporate the shortening. Afterwards, the mixture will resemble coarse sand.
- Scatter the butter over the coarse flour mixture using the same method you used with the vegetable shortening. (I actually used a combination of both methods for incorporating the butter.)
- Sprinkle ice water over the dough one tablespoon at a time. Press the dough together with a spatula after each tablespoon. Stop adding ice water once the dough has come together.
- Divide the dough evenly, so that it's in two pieces. Then flatten the dough and shape it into disks. Wrap the dough disks tightly with plastic wrap, and refrigerate them for 1 hour.
- When you're ready to use the dough, remove it from the refrigerator and let it sit for approximately 10 minutes, so that it softens and is easier to roll out.
Best Ever Apple Pie
I won’t make you wait any longer.
Here’s the recipe for the best ever apple pie:
Ingredients
- 6 large Honeycrisp apples - peeled, cored, and sliced
- 3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 egg white, lightly beaten
- 1 Double Pie Crust (see recipe above)
Instructions
- Adjust an oven rack to the lowest position and place a rimmed baking sheet on the rack. Heat the oven to 500 degrees.
- In a large bowl, toss the apples with 3/4 cup sugar, brown sugar, flour, lemon juice, sea salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Set mixture aside, and prepare to roll out the double pie crust.
- Roll out the double pie crust on a floured surface then place the bottom crust in the pie pan.
- Pour the apples onto the unbaked bottom crust. Make sure the apples create a mound shape in the pie crust.
- Lay the top crust over the apples, then seal and crimp the edges of the crust using either your fingers or a fork.
- Cut 4-5 vent holes in the top of the pie crust.
- Brush the top crust with the beaten egg white, and then sprinkle the remaining tablespoon of sugar over the crust.
- Carefully place the pie on the hot baking sheet in the oven then reduce the temperature to 425 degrees. Bake at this temperature until the top crust is golden brown. This should take 20-25 minutes. (I like to set a timer for 20 minutes and check at that point.)
- Once the top is golden brown, rotate the baking sheet, and turn the temperature down to 375 degrees. Bake another 30-35 minutes, until the top crust is a deep golden brown and the apple juices are bubbling.
- Remove the pie from the oven and allow it to cool before serving.
Perfect for the Holidays or Any Day
This apple pie pairs well with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, and it would be perfect to enjoy for Thanksgiving or any old day of the week. ๐
UPDATE: I filmed a YouTube video with this amazing recipe. You can see exactly how I make the best ever apple pie and glean a few tips in the process.
BEST EVER APPLE PIE RECIPE VIDEO
What’s your favorite apple recipe? What’s one of your family’s favorite Fall recipes?
I don’t make apple pie often, we usually have berry when I make a pie. Your looks so good you have me wanting to make an apple pie. ๐ At our house our favorite apple recipe is apple crisp, I use my grandma’s recipe.
Any chance U mind sharing her recipe- Have been looking for a good apple crisp recipe
Here it is, Rose. You just had to click on her name to find her webpage and her “Apple Crisp” recipe. It was under “Recipes” tab and then, under “Desserts”. Hope it helps. ๐
https://frugalfamilyhome.com/food/recipes/delicious-and-easy-apple-crisp-recipe#comments
This hands down is the BEST Recipe! It was a huge hit enjoyed by all. Not a morsel left. Will go in my Keeper recipes! Thank You , just absolutely delicious!
I’m making it now smells amazing and looks beautiful can’t wait to eat it!
Can you use granny Smith apples instead?
I’m reading this at 10pm on a Monday night…..it’s very, very cruel:) There is no chance for me to have apple pie for at least 12 hours:) #client
Lol, Alicia! I hope you have a chance to make it sometime. ๐
This pie looks amazing! Last time I made apple pie it definitely didn’t look/taste like yours, and the apples were absolutely terrible lol, I will try this recipe though ๐
I hope you enjoy it, Alex!
I was wondering if you froze your liquid vegetable oil. I always use Crisco but I live in Mexico and they donโt have it here.๐
I lived in Mexico for 5 years. They use lard or Manteca in their tortillas- try that in your pie instead of Crisco. My Italian grandmother always used lard in her apple pies / it makes the best pies ever!
I’ve never tried lard before. Is there very much of a difference and you use the same about as called for as crisco, right? Thanks for the tip!
Agree! Lard! Yes it substitutes for Crisco in the same amount.
Looks amazing! Beautiful job!
Thank you, Kate!
This is amazing! After work, I think I may just have to go home and make an apple pie!
That’s a great idea!
Oh my, your pie looks fantabulous! My mouth is totally watering right now. I am not very good at making pie.. but I am more than tempted to try your recipe!
Thank you, Dawn, and you should totally try this recipe. It’s easier than you might think. It just takes time. ๐
Hi Sandra,
The pie really does look delicious, I’m definitely a sucker for sweet pies (apple or otherwise!) but would generally have custard with it, or cream.
I have to admit, I’m lazy and would use ready made pastry, but we do get apples off our trees, so I can be allowed that sometimes!
My favourite go to apple recipe is apple and blackberry crumble, both fruits picked off our trees or the hedgerows on the farm. It’s so quick and simple, and I tend to make more crumble topping base than needed and freeze it, so it’s even quicker.
Emma
The apple and blackberry crumble sounds so delicious, Emma! I’ll have to look for a recipe similar to what you mentioned. ๐
Could I freeze the filling to make the pie at a later time?
I am so curious…. why the baking sheet on the bottom rack? I’ve been making apple pies for ages for family holidays and am just now seeing this added “step” on MANY recipes. Can you offer any insight? Also, what does rotating the baking sheet do? I can’t wait to try these recipes for the holidays though!! ๐
Putting a cookie sheet or pizza pan (as long as itโs about an inch all the way around the pie) ensures that if your pie should run over your crust it wonโt be smoking & baking on your oven floor. Turning (rotating) the pan helps the pie crust to be able to brown evenly. Most ovens Iโve found have a hotter area making tops of things brown more in one spot.
Hope this helps someone.
I’ve made a lot of apple pies in my day, but I followed your recipe (pretty much) exactly and I have to say that the pie “goop” tasted awesome – it’s in the oven now, and I think it’s gonna be the star of the Thanksgiving table! Thanks for the baking times/temp changes – that’s really making for a beautiful pie! YAY! I am Spartacus!
Anyone having problems with the pie crust? I followed instructions but when it’s time to roll dough it
is just to soft, can’t pick it up to put in pie dish! Sandra any suggestion!!!!
Hi Sheila,
I would try flouring the counter top again and rolling it out all over. Or simply put in back into the refrigerator for another 30 minutes or so. Sorry I couldn’t answer your question sooner! I hope you and your family have a wonderful Thanksgiving! ๐
Most of the time for me it helps rolling the crust back onto the rolling pin and then putting it in pie pan, that way you don’t have to use your hands to pick it up
I have tried rolling dough on the rolling pin and I made a mess. I guess I’ll have to try again.
I roll it around the pastry roller as well. Works amazingly.
I also had trouble transferring the rolled out pie crust, to the pie pan, it kept falling apart, so I rolled it out on parchment paper and flipped it upside down Into the pie pan from he parchment paper! Worked like a charm!
Yes I had trouble also. It was too wet, used 5 T ice water. So I added more flour and worked it in and now looks manageable. It’s chilling now, hope it turn out because that is one beautiful looking pie!
This recipe is incredible…..I made it for Halloween and again for Thanksgiving dinner and it got rave reviews from everyone. The pie crust is so flaky and delicious….and the apple filling is to die for. Take the time to make it…..you won’t be disappointed!
Hi Sandra thank you for posting this amazing pie recipe. I am embarrassed to ask this but i have to, Im going to be baking four pies for xmas and i wont have the time to make the crust. Is there a premade crust i can buy close to yours? These will also be the first pies i have ever made. EEK please help
Pillsbury pie crusts at your local grocery are always good. I see she never answered but hereโs your answer 4 Yearโs later ๐คฃ
Really yummy!!!! Thoroughly enjoyed it and so did the family!
Yay! Thanks for stopping by and letting me know how the pie turned out, Lucia! ๐ I’m so glad that you and your family enjoyed it!
Your pie crust recipe looks like it would be very tender.
I have been baking for over 60 years. I live in Minnesota where were the Haralson apple rains โQueenโ when it comes to apples for pies etc. Theyโre only in season for a short time. But i
theyโre the only apple I use or Granny Smith.
Visited my daughter in Florida, was going to make my daughter a pie. Publix never heard of theis variety. There are many varietyโs to choose from, itโs just a preference. Just thought Iโd bring it up. Juicy? VERY.
Every one have a great 2018 Thanksgiving.
this is sooooooooo good i made it and loved it i just used 5 apples i like it like that .. but i like to say THANK U for sharing it so i can try it mmmmmmm
Thank you so much for coming back and letting me know how much you liked this recipe, Diana! ๐ It means a lot!
I will definitely try this recipes, but I’m going to use Jonagold apples instead. I like the way they taste, so I hope it comes out as good as yours looks. I am also trying your crust, as mine seems to comer out too dryand yours sounds like it will be more tender. Thanks.
I hope your pie turns out deliciously! ๐
I made the pie and it looks relish! Question though – I really don’t want to bake it until tomorrow….how would you recommend storing it?
Hi Jill! I would recommend freezing the pie until you bake it tomorrow. ๐
I am going to make this today, I don’t like pie crust. Prob because I have used the roll out kind for many years for ease. SO I am going home made and making this today. I don’t usually like tons of pie crust (don’t like the taste) so I ususlly do a dutch apple pie, but it looks yummy so gonna do the two crust. We shall see
Hi Monica! I hope your pie turned out fabulously! ๐ I made this pie again last week, and it was gone in less than 24 hours. Lol
I hope you have a great week!
Made many pies, but this recipe sounds terrific with temperature changes. So I made it. Itโs in the oven right now. My mom always used some yolk with the egg white to brown the top pie crust. I put a pie bird in the top because it is Thanksgiving after all. I have a pie crust shield standing by just in case. I only had HONEYCRISP apples so I added more fresh lemon juice.
MMMM! Making this for my boyfriends birthday (tomorrow). I would like to get a head start and make crust tonight. Sandra, do you think I can freeze the crust overnight and still get the same result? Thanks in advance!
Hi Rebecca! I recommend making the crust today, wrapping it in plastic wrap (instructions in the recipe), and just leaving them wrapped in the refrigerator until the next day when you’re ready to use them.
That’s what I do. ๐ I’ll make the crust the day before, wrap it, and leave it until the next day. You do not need to roll the crust out until the day you actually make the pie.
You could freeze the crust, but I would recommend just leaving it in the fridge, if you’re planning on making the pie the next day. ๐
Thank you so much! Looking forward to trying the recipe ๐
This pie tastes so heavenly.. I don’t really crave for pies, but this made me want to make one.. Absolutely a must try and you’ll never want to make an apple pie differently.. Thank you for this..
Thank you for the kind review, Janesse! ๐ This is my absolute favorite apple pie, too!
Hi Sandra!
Your recipe sounds amazing! I am hoping to make it for my Thanksgiving dessert. I was wondering if I could do a lattice work top rather than the full dough top with this recipe. Do you think that would work out?
Cheers and Happy Holidays!
Hi Elizabeth! Yes, a lattice crust would work great for the top of this apple pie. ๐ I hope you and your loved ones have a Happy Thanksgiving!
This pie just looks so gorgeous, all piled up high with filling… I would love to include it in a round up of pies on my blog next week!
Hi Justine! Please feel free to include it in a round up. ๐
I wish you would have indicated what size pie plate to use, especially for the novice baker.
Will assume its a 9″ size.
I found this recipe last night and I made 2 this morning for Thanksgiving. I really don’t know if we can wait for dessert… the aromas in our house right now are amazing!! I do believe I’ve found our new “family” recipe! Thank you!!
Yay! I’m so glad your family enjoyed this apple pie, Monica! ๐ It’s our favorite pie recipe, too!
I made this today for Thanksgiving. I made the dough discs last night and kept them wrapped in the fridge. I followed the recipe exactly. It is SO GOOD. Best apple pie we’ve ever had. Also my first time making one, a total success! Delicious with vanilla ice cream.
Hi Tara! THANK YOU so much for coming back and sharing how your apple pie turned out. ๐ I’m so glad your family enjoys it as much as mine does!
I hope you have a great week!
I am planning on making this tonight and then freezing it until ready to bake on Saturday. How would you adjust the baking time to bake from freezing? I cant wait to try this!
Hi Heather! I’m sorry I didn’t respond sooner, but I haven’t tried freezing a whole homemade pie and baking it later. I did, however, find a helpful article that might assist with baking times. It’s here: http://www.pillsbury.com/everyday-eats/desserts/pies-tarts/how-to-freeze-and-bake-apple-pie
Thanks so much for stopping by Heather! ๐
Thank you for that! Normally I wouldn’t freeze and then bake, but so much to do tomorrow I thought this was one thing I could get done ahead of time. I will let you know how it turns out, but so far it looks amazing. Thanks for sharing!
Hi Heather! I hope everything worked out and you enjoyed a great pie! ๐ Merry Christmas!
Thank you so much for giving such easy to follow directions that I attempted this pie, it came out fantastic and I have made 4 in the last month! 2 are in the works right now, oh did I mention that I am 70 years young and this is my first ever. My husband is so grateful, Apple has always been his fav!
What a sweet comment, Dianne! I’m so glad you liked the recipe and that your husband is enjoying it, too! That makes me very happy to hear. ๐
I hope you and your family have a very Merry Christmas!
This apple pie is amazing! My grandma who is 82 is the pickiest women ever and she loved this and she said it is on of the best apple pies she has ever had! So thank you for sharing this recipe and helping me impress her!:)
Woohoo! ๐ I’m so glad that you and your grandma enjoyed the pie, Lyndin! And thanks for coming back and leaving such an encouraging comment. I hope you have a great week!
Hello! Would you recommend reheating this before serving? If so, for how long and what temperature? I want to bring this to a dinner party and I’m not sure if I should just bake it before hand and then take it over, or if I can reheat it for a little bit in the oven at the party.
Hi Lana! While I’ve never reheated an entire whole pie just before serving it, I DO typically heat slices individually in the microwave for about 30 seconds just before serving. This happens when we have pie leftovers from the previous day.
If you’re taking the pie to a dinner party, I recommend making it the same day – possibly that morning? – and then it’ll be good to go for the dinner party without doing any additional reheating. ๐ I hope this helps.
I made this for the family yesterday and it was delicious! Thank you for the great recipe!
Yay! I’m so glad to hear that, Alicia! ๐ Thanks for stopping by and trying out this recipe. I hope you have a great week!
Lady, I would kiss you on the mouth for this apple pie recipe! I’m not a huge baker, but on behalf of Pi day I made this apple pie. It was well worth the burn on my knuckle!!!
Oh, Deidra, you’re so sweet! ๐ I’m so glad you enjoyed the pie, too!
My pie is in the oven right now, the smell that is coming from the oven has the whole house smelling like apple pie. The pie itself looks like you would find in the most expensive restaurants. Can’t wait until it cools and I can try it.
Hi Shirley! I hope your pie turned out great! ๐ Thank you so much for trying this recipe and stopping by my blog!
Why did my pie melt?? The edges are basically melted off?? I have made so many perfect pie and never this, do I need to freeze the pie briefly to baking??
Hi Amanda! I’m so sorry to hear that your pie melted. I’ve never experienced that happening with any pie I’ve made in the past, but maybe something was not quite right with one of the ingredients. I’m not sure. ๐
You do not have to freeze the apple pie before baking it, but the butter and shortening do need to be well-chilled before using them in this recipe.
is the apple pie watery when you cut into it? I know a lot of people add tapioca pudding in the recipe to make it a little thicker, what do you think?
Hi Gail! The apple pie has a nice consistency and mine isn’t watery as long as I’ve let it cool. I’ve never tried adding tapioca pudding to the recipe, and I don’t think this recipe needs it. ๐
Thank you so much Sandra for responding back so quickly โบ๏ธ I can’t wait to try your recipe, the only thing that I’m afraid of ๐ณ is that will eat it all in one day ๐๐๐
Sandra, how can I follow you on Pinterest? I would love to see more recipes โบ๏ธ๐๐
Hi Gail! Sorry, I just saw this comment today. My Pinterest page is here: https://www.pinterest.com/thesensiblemom/
I hope you have a great rest of the week! ๐
Do you bake entire time on lowest racl
Hi, Marisa! Yes, you do bake the pie on the lowest rack the entire time that it’s in the oven. When the recipe says to “rotate the baking sheet,” it means to rotate the baking sheet on the same rack so that the pie bakes evenly. You will adjust the temp. a few times, though, but still keep the pie on the same rack. ๐
Beautiful pie! Am wondering…I try to stay away from the standard shortening brands bc of some ingredient concerns. Do you think the Spectrum version would work just as well for the crust? It seems to have a bit different texture than the standard varieties. Has anyone ever tried it?
Hi, Mary! Thanks for your comment. I’ve never used the Spectrum version, but I just googled it, and I think it would be fine. ๐
This pie looks awesome! I have a honey crisp tree. Can I use those instead of 2 different types and I love a lattice pie, I could do a lattice, right?
Hi Renae! Yes, I think honey crisp apples would work just fine, and, yes, you could do a lattice pie. ๐ Thanks for stopping by!
I used this recipe for a potluck with coworkers. The filling was great but the dough was horrible! I had the same problem as some of the others that have tried to make the dough. It was way too soft…So soft that I couldn’t even roll it out with out it sticking. I tried adding more flour and eventually got it to a thicker consistency. I baked the pie and hoped for the best. Well, after hours of hard work the pie turned out to be a goey mess! The filling was delicious but the dough made it inedible. ๐
Hi Ana! I’m so sorry to hear that the dough didn’t turn out well. ๐ It’s very important that the butter and shortening are well chilled and that you do not continue to add ice water after you feel your dough has come together. If you do feel that your dough it too sticky, it would be a good idea to put it in the freezer or refrigerator for a few minutes before working with it again. You could also add a little more flour.
Again, I’m sorry that this recipe didn’t work out. It’s my go-to recipe when it comes to apple pie, and I use the dough recipe for any pie that I create at home. I’m planning on filming a how-to video for this recipe in the future and adding it to this post.
I hope you have a great rest of the week, Ana. Thanks for stopping by and sharing your experience.
LOVE this recipe so much! I found it awhile ago on Pinterest and it has been my go-to apple pie recipe ever since! I have one in the oven as I type this, and GOODNESS my house smells yummy ๐ much love and continued success to you!
~Haley
You are so sweet, Haley! Thank you! ๐
The filling worked great with a low carb pie crust I use. I use sugar substitutes and it came delicious.
Thanks for letting us know, Moogie! ๐
I just put the pie in the oven… nothing like using fresh picked macintosh and cortland apples here in central new york!
YUM! ๐ I hope it turned out great!
the filling was tasty . but after baking there was a good 3″ space between the top of the apple filling and the inside of upper crust. if i make it again i think ill try cooking the apples a little first … one of these days i will find a good pie recipe/ Ive got the crust recipe that was my grandmothers and family loves it but getting the filling just right takes time i guess. oh well.
Hi ~ Gee …. here I am ready to peel apples, pie crust sitting in the refridgerator… So thought I would check back to your site here on my IPAD!!! reading over some of the comments I SEE the pie crust sounded like it should be made the day BEFORE?? UGH !! Do I have to wait? Or… If I wait until much later the same day as I made the dough, can I also make the PIE!!??
SOUNDS LIKE CLOSING THE DOOR …. AFTER…. THE CAT ALREADY GOT OUT!! Doesn’t it!! Hope I get a reply TODAY!! Thank you in advance๐
Hi Peg! ๐ I almost always make the pie crust and use it the same day that I make the pie. You do not have to make the pie crust the day before. All you need to do once you’ve put the ingredients together is to put the pie crust in the refrigerator for 1 hour, then take it out and let it sit for about 10 minutes before you’re ready to roll it out and use it for your pie. I hope this helps and you enjoy a delicious apple pie!
This was my first time making an apple pie. The crust turned out excellent. The pie was good as well but the McIntosh apples turned to mush and tasted more like apple sauce. Thankfully I had used more of the Granny Smith apples which were very good. Next time I will use only Granny Smith apples. Thanks for the recipe its a keeper.
This pie looks so delicious it amazing I already got my Crust ready to go for tomor can’t wait to make it and try it mmmm thanks again for this recipe I’ll let u know how it turns out๐
My first pie I’ve ever made! It was amazing!! So delicious and it turned out great! Thank you so much!!
I can’t wait to try this new recipe out.We love Apple Pie.Thank You
I was looking for a good Apple pie recipe and when I saw yours and read the ingredients for the filling I was so excited because it is almost exactly like my Gram’s apple crisp except she didn’t use two different kinds of apples but I am so excited to make this I am going with McIntosh since they are my favorite and the Granny Smith. I am making this for Thanksgiving but I am afraid to say I will be making two because I want to eat one before Thanksgiving! I have never made my own crust so I hope I don’t mess it up. There is nothing better than homemade pie crust, mmm! Thanks for the recipe.
I have used your recipe three times now and we love it. It’s delicious.. I am the designated pie person in the family now, thanks for a great recipe.
Is it possible to substitute the apples for canned peaches? If so, will I have to alter the crust recipe?
Hi Tawana! I wouldn’t recommend substituting the apples for canned peaches. I think they’re too different and have never tried it. Thanks so much for visiting my blog. ๐
Hey Sandra…I tried this recipe to give the pie as a gift to my brother, b/c apple pie is his favorite. What a sensation it made! Your directions were great, and it WAS the best apple pie we have ever had. My dough was a bit soft by the time I finished rolling it also, but my dad taught me to roll dough between two pieces of waxed paper, and then lift it into the pie pan, and I had absolutely no trouble with it at all. I used all Macintosh apples, and made the round like your recipe suggested, and had no gap between apples and top crust. My dad also taught me to reserve most of the juice until after the pie was finished baking, and then pour it carefully into the little pie slits, so your bottom crust doesn’t get soggy, so I did that and it eliminates mush. THANK YOU so much, for a great pie. Hope the tips help some of your other readers.
Hi Sandra
I made this pie for dinner last night and I have to say … It was AMAZING! I have tried different recipes and this is the best! I used Granny Smiths and a pate brise crust.
Thank you so much … Happy Thanksgiving!
Roberta H
I don’t EVER comment but with the review I received from making this apple pie for Christmas, I felt I just had to leave a comment. My sons Grandmother asked me to make an apple pie for Christmas. I normally make her cakes as I do cake decorating not on the side. So I was reluctant to do this especially from scratch. But I took a chance and I’m so glad I did. She said her and her two brothers sat there and ate it sayin “it tasted just like when our mom used to bake apple pie” not only was that an amazing complement for me but for you as well! Thank you so much for sharing this recipe. I have found my Apple Pie recipe to stick with!!!
I’m in the process of making your double pie crust. After adding the shortening and butter it was holding together. I’ve always added cold water but wasn’t sure if I should but I did add 5 T. It’s now resting in the frig. Will see.
Pie dough held together after adding shortening and butter. Should I have added the water. It’s on the oven
Hi Ann, thanks for your question. If your pie crust held together without adding in the water, I think it’ll be just fine. I hope you enjoy a delicious pie! ๐
I made this pie today for my Valentine and it was wonderful. The crust was so light and flaky. The filling was flavorful and had the perfect amount of sweetness. Thanks for sharing this recipe!
You’re welcome, Bambik! I’m so glad you enjoyed this apple pie. ๐
Hello,
You had a pie crust recipe that had the old school method of making pie crust!!! I cannot find the recipe with ingredients and it also had an option of using lard! Please forward me your pie crust recipes! The particular one I wanted was with apple pie. It gave variations of mixing crust! I would love that link!!! Gave options such as I think blender etc. but doing work by hand to mix pie dough indicated more work! Loved!
Thank you,
Patty Kiefer
Whenever I make an apple pie, after baking it is apple sauce. What am I doing wrong?
Maybe using the wrong varieties of apple. Look for baking types.
This was the most incredible apple pie I have ever tasted!! Wow. Everyone at the table said it was the best apple pie they had ever had. Two of us don’t care for apple pie, but we loved it!!! Wow. Thanks!
First time I’ve made this type of crust. I’m a Tenderflake (lard) gal…my concern is that I have lumps of butter in the dough? Also, I used only 2 tablespoons of ice water (most likely didn’t need to use any, as the dough was already formed). Sure hope it works out!
Do we need to make the oven so high 500 degrees. I didn’t even get to put my pie in before my smoke alarm went off. I live in an apartment complex, so it was very loud and woke my napping baby. Can I start with 400 or even 425 as the recipe states when placing the pie in the oven.
Fabulous, FABULOUS recipe! Both the crust & the pie came out really, really well. The crust was one of the best I’ve ever used. I’ll definitely be using this one for future pies. I used 3 types of apples because… flavor! Since my great – grandmother passed, I’ve been using her recipe for crust. Rest her sweet, baking soul, this one takes the cake (or pie as it were). If you’re looking for THE BEST pie crust, give this one a go. I have a feeling you won’t need another recipe. Ever. Thank you Sandra! <3
This pie looks delicious! Do I need to use a pie shield for the crust? I’m also baking at high altitude here in Denver…do you know of any adjustments that should be made? Thanks! ๐
Sorry if this question sounds silly, but do you mean a baking sheet of paper or a metal sheet tray?
Really looking forward to making this for my husband tomorrow ๐๐
Hi, Carol! It’s not a silly question. I mean a metal sheet tray. I hope you enjoy the recipe. ๐
I have made your apple pie 3-4 times now and it’s always a crowd pleaser. Thank you so much for sharing your recipe. I have a pie baking right now for Thanksgiving! I wish you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving!
Thank you for sharing, Eileen! You’re so sweet! I hope you and your family have a Happy Thanksgiving, too! ๐
I made this today for my Hubby, after he has made several comments recently about apple pie (he rarely thinks about food unlike me!) and it turned out amazing! My crust turned out looking pretty โrusticโ but it was beautiful to me! Thank you or an amazing recipe!
Could I cut the apples to use in this recipe?
And use all brown sugar instead if white?
I just found your recipe. I CAN’T make a pie crust. I’ve tried. I’ve failed. I followed your recipe and made the apple pie and while the crust was not pretty (my fault), it was VERY good. So good that I attempted the second one. It still wasn’t pretty, but boy was it good. I have decided that I CAN make a pie crust….thanks to you. So glad you shared your recipe!!! I am going to continue to make pie crusts this way until they are PRETTY, too!!!
Baked this phenomenally delicious apple pie, shared it with my neighbors who absolutely enjoyed it. Thank you for this recipe. I’ll be adding it to my collection of favorites.
I followed the recipe to the letter. Most times I have to do some tweeking here and there. Shared it with my mom who swears by her apple pie but she reluctantly admitted that this was “as good” or better. Never heard that before. Thanks again. This is a great recipe.
This is a first for me and for my daughter…apple pie in general. We have our face up to the window of the oven waiting to pull it. Can’t wait to have it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. I hope that I will be making this a tradition with my baby girl from here on our.
This pie crust is delectable! It is absolutely the best pie crust I have ever made and want to thank you for sharing your recipe. My dough was so soft that I pressed it into my pie plate. May have taken a whole three minutes if at that and rolled top crust in parchment paper. Received a rave reviews from all.
I made this last year for Thanksgiving and it was a hit! My very snobby brother-in-law requested it again this year too. High praise coming from an โApple pie connoisseur,โ that he professes to be. I used a store-bough pie shell and then made the topping crust from your recipe. I also substituted the McIntosh apples for Honey Crisps, which are my favorite. Thank you for sharing this recipe!!
Hi! Your pie looks delicious! I followed your recipe instructions and my crust got a bit โcrispy,โ even using the low end of the time ranges given. Iโm not sure where I went wrong.
I just happened to find your blog and was drooling looking at how perfect your apple pie looked.
I too love my honeycrisp and sugarbee apples and I used them to make this pie, well actually two pies.
Your instructions are fool proof and let me tell you, family and friends love this pie. Best pie ever!
Thank you so much for your recipe. It’s a keeper! ๐
I followed the recipe, but I was afraid I would add too much water, and my crust was very dry while rolling it out. It fell apart, so we had to piece it together. Hopefully, it will taste okay
This apple pie is delicious and the crust is superb! I was wondering if this crust recipe would work for a Libby’s pumpkin pie. If so can I bake it following the recipe on the Libby’s can or must I blind bake crust first?
Can I do this in a food processor rather than cut the shortening and butter in by hand?
Yes ๐
I’ve made this a couple of times and crust always burns to a crisp. The second time I adjusted heat and it still burned. I even covered edges for a while. Any suggestions?
Hi Heidi, I’m sorry to hear that. I would suggest slicing the apples very thin so that they’ll cook faster. This means the pie will be done sooner and before the crust starts to burn. I just made this pie again yesterday and I sliced the apples very thin because that’s how my family likes them. The pie turned out beautifully and is absolutely delicious. Try really thinly sliced apples and let us know how it turns out. ๐ Thanks for visiting!! I hope you enjoy the wonderful holiday season and this time for pies!
Followed ur recipe exactly. Pie looked wonderful. Filling tastes great but has an extreme amount of just watery juices which r gonna make the crust soggy. Idk why.
Hi Jan, you could try adding in an extra tablespoon of flour to the apple mixture before putting the mixture into the pie crust to thicken up the juices.
This pie is a “juicier” pie on the inside but the crust still holds up well, and I like spooning some of the juice into the bowl/plate that I’m serving the pie with. The juices taste so good. ๐ You could also slice the apples very thin. I don’t know why but I feel like there’s not as much juice when the apples are very thinly sliced.
I’ve made this pie with several other varieties of apples and honeycrisp taste the best. I always get the most compliments on the pie with the Honeycrisp apples, too. Please feel free to experiment, though. Enjoy pie season!! ๐
Just made this today it was delicious!!
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Yay! That’s fantastic, Tracy! I’m glad you enjoyed the pie! ๐
This has been my go to recipe for a few years now! Iโm wondering if the pie crust will keep in the freezer? Was wanting to make double to save time for my next pie.
Would you be able to tell me about how many cups of apples I need to make a full pie as I am using a different smaller variety I got from an orchard. They are definitely pie apples ๐
Thanks
Tried this apple pie for Thanksgiving it was a hit came out amazing!
Apple pie is my favorite. I need to try this out.
This is now my go-to apple pie recipe. Making it again today for July 4th because the family asked for it. Probably the only recipe they ever ask for explicitly.