Gather ’round, dessert aficionados! Today, we’re diving into the deliciously sweet and buttery world of Grandma’s Old-Fashioned Apple Pie. This isn’t just any pie; this is the pie that’ll make you weep tears of joy and reminisce about those golden days when life was just a bit sweeter.
Behold, the Beauty!
Feast your eyes on this masterpiece!
Ingredients to Make Your Taste Buds Dance:
- 6 to 8 apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work well)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 1 package of refrigerated pie crusts (because who has time for that?!)
Instructions for Almost Pie Perfection:
- Preheat your oven to a toasty 425°F (220°C). This is where magic begins!
- Peel, core, and slice those apples like a pro. You want even slices for even cooking; let’s not leave anyone behind!
- In a big, beautiful mixing bowl, toss the sliced apples with granulated sugar, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Make sure those apples feel the love and mix well!
- Roll out one of those glorious refrigerated pie crusts into your favorite pie pan. No need for perfection; it’s the pie that speaks, not the crust!
- Pour the apple mixture into the pie crust and spread it out evenly. Top it with those cute little butter bits. They’re like tiny flavor bombs!
- Cover with the second pie crust, crimp the edges to seal in the goodness, and make those slits on top to let the pie breathe. Give your pie a little pep talk; it’s a tough world out there!
- Bake for 15 minutes at 425°F, then reduce the temperature to 350°F (175°C) and continue baking for an additional 30 to 35 minutes until the apples are soft and the crust is golden brown. The aroma wafting through your house will definitely attract neighbors!
- Let the pie cool down for at least an hour before slicing. Patience, my friend, is a virtue!
Now that you’ve mastered Grandma’s Old-Fashioned Apple Pie, serve it up with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and take a bow. Or a pie face dive — your choice. Enjoy!