You've probably heard 'as American as apple pie.'  Well I think the saying should be 'as Thanksgiving as apple pie', because it is a must have every year!

There is nothing better than a nice warm piece of apple pie accompanied by a huge scoop of ice cream.  Of course, any pie is good but a homemade apple pie is rewarding in so many ways.  The aromas fill the house and make you anxious at the same time.  Anxious to eat that delicious goodness baking in the oven.

Ok enough teasing, here is the best apple pie recipe ever!

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
  • Pie Dough-homemade is best but any will work
  • 12 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
  • 3/4 cup sugar, plus additional for pie top
  • Zest and juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • Pinch ground cloves
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 large egg, beaten

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 375 degrees. On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough into two 1/8-inch-thick circles to a diameter slightly larger than that of an 11-inch plate. Press one pastry circle into the pie plate. Place the other circle on waxed paper, and cover with plastic wrap. Chill all pastry until firm, about 30 minutes.
  2. In a large bowl, combine apples, sugar, lemon zest and juice, spices, and flour. Toss well. Spoon apples into pie pan. Dot with butter, and cover with remaining pastry circle. Cut several steam vents across top. Seal by crimping edges as desired. Brush with beaten egg, and sprinkle with additional sugar.
  3. Bake until crust is brown and juices are bubbling, about 1 hour. Let cool on wire rack before serving.

You can't go wrong with an apple pie.  Enjoy!

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