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Easiest Apple Pie

JE
Jennifer

Cuisine: American
Categories: Desserts, Baking & Pastries

Recipe Source: Good Housekeeping

This apple pie recipe lives up to its name! It's incredibly easy to make, using simple ingredients and a store-bought crust. The result is a delicious, classic apple pie with a sweet and tender filling, perfect for any occasion.

Easiest Apple Pie
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Difficulty: EASY

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

Serving Size: 10 servings

Ingredients:

  • 1 deep-dish pie crust
  • 1/2 c. chopped pecans
  • 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 c. light brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp. butter or margarine
  • 1 large egg white
  • 1/4 c. granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp. corn starch
  • 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1 lb. Granny Smith, Golden Delicious, and/or Gala apples, each cored, peeled, and cut into 8 wedges
  • 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice

Directions:

  1. Pre-heat oven to 375°F. While crust is thawing at room temperature for 15 minutes, mix pecans, flour, and brown sugar in bowl. Work in butter with fingertips until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  2. Set aside.
  3. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until lightly golden. Immediately brush bottom and sides of hot crust with light coating of egg white. Reset oven to 425°F.
  4. Meanwhile, in large bowl, combine granulated sugar, cornstarch, and cinnamon. Toss in apples and lemon juice. Cover with waxed paper and microwave on High 12 minutes, stirring halfway through. Spoon filling into crust. Sprinkle pecan topping over filling.
  5. Bake pie 10 to 12 minutes or until topping is golden.
  6. Cool on wire rack. Serve with vanilla ice cream if desired.