Easy Apple Pie Recipe with Premade Crust
This quick and easy apple pie uses premade crust for a classic, comforting dessert with minimal fuss. Tender apples, warm spices, and a golden, flaky top make it perfect for busy days or last-minute gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55-60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 premade pie crusts (9-inch)
- 6 cups apples (about 6 medium, peeled, cored, sliced thinly; Granny Smith and Fuji or Honeycrisp recommended)
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 1 egg, beaten (for brushing top crust)
- 1 tablespoon coarse sugar (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Let premade pie crusts sit out for 10 minutes to soften. Unroll one crust and fit into a 9-inch pie pan, patching any cracks.
- In a large mixing bowl, toss sliced apples with granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, flour, salt, and lemon juice until evenly coated.
- Pour apple mixture into the crust-lined pan and spread evenly. Dot the top with butter pieces.
- Unroll the second crust and lay it over the apples. Trim, fold, and crimp the edges together. Cut 4-5 small slits in the top crust for steam to escape.
- Brush the top crust with beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse sugar if desired.
- Cover the edge of the pie with aluminum foil or a pie crust shield to prevent overbrowning.
- Bake for 25 minutes at 425°F (220°C). Remove foil, reduce oven temperature to 375°F (190°C), and bake for another 30-35 minutes until the crust is golden and juices bubble through the slits.
- Remove from oven and let cool at least 2 hours before slicing to allow the filling to set.
Notes
For gluten-free, use gluten-free pie crust and cornstarch instead of flour. For vegan, use plant-based margarine and almond milk for brushing. Slice apples evenly for best texture. Shield pie edges to prevent burning. Let pie cool fully before slicing for a set filling. Add berries or caramel for variations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of 9-in
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28
- Sodium: 220
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 48
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 3
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