Holiday Apple Pie 🥧
Description: This is the pie I usually make for Thanksgiving and other holidays at our house. I always use Watkins brand pie seasoning blend, but you may use any good quality brand you prefer. I also often make my own crust, but you may use store-bought crust if you prefer. For the apples, I try to mix several types of baking apples for the best flavor.
Cook Time: 1 hour
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 | sweet unsalted butter |
| 2 | tart baking apples |
| 8 | lemon juice |
| 2 | granulated sugar |
| 1 | all-purpose flour |
| 1/4 | apple pie spice |
| 1 | salt |
| 1/8 | water |
| 1 | egg yolk |
| 1 | water |
Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
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Prepare the crust: Place the bottom layer of pie pastry into a 9″ pie plate and set aside.
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Prepare the filling: Cut up butter into small pieces and set aside in a small dish at room temperature. Combine apple slices with lemon juice, sugar, flour, apple pie seasoning, and salt, mixing gently to combine well, but without crushing the apple slices.
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Assemble the pie: Pour filling into the pie plate. Sprinkle the butter pieces over the top evenly. Top the pie with the second layer of pie pastry, crimping and sealing edges decoratively.
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Egg wash: Combine egg yolk and water and brush over the entire surface of the pie with a pastry brush.
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Venting: Cut a few slits in the top crust to allow venting of steam.
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Prepare the oven: Set a foil-lined cookie sheet on the bottom rack of your oven and set the pie on the center rack of your oven (the extra pan will help catch any drips).
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Bake: Bake for 15 minutes at 425°F (220°C). Then, lower the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake for another 40-45 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is starting to bubble.
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Cooling: Let cool before slicing as this will be boiling hot when fresh from the oven. You may serve the pie warm or cold.
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Note: Check the pie about halfway through the baking process, and if the crust edges are getting too brown, set a pie ring on top; if you don’t have a pie ring, you can make one using foil.
This Holiday Apple Pie is a delightful treat that captures the essence of the festive season with every slice. Enjoy it as the perfect ending to your holiday meal or as a sweet indulgence any time of the year!
