Classic Apple Pie with Peeled and Sliced Apples
This classic apple pie features a flaky 9-inch crust filled with tender apples seasoned with lemon, spices, and a buttery crumble topping. Ideal for Thanksgiving or any gathering, the pie bakes to a golden finish and cools before serving.
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 400°F.
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In a large bowl combine the sliced apples, lemon juice, 3 tbsp flour, cornstarch, sugar, kosher salt, allspice, and cinnamon. Mix until evenly coated, then transfer the mixture into the prepared 9‑inch pie crust, mounding the apples.
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In a medium bowl whisk together 1 cup flour and light brown sugar. Add the softened butter and work it into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles wet sand. Evenly sprinkle this crumble over the apple filling.
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Place the assembled pie on a parchment‑lined baking sheet. Bake in the lower third of the oven at 400°F for 30 minutes. Reduce the temperature to 375°F and continue baking until the center is bubbling and reaches about 200°F, about 45–55 minutes more. If the crust darkens too quickly, cover loosely with foil.
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Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool completely before slicing and serving.
Tips
Cool the pie fully to allow the filling to set, which makes slicing cleaner. If the crumble browns too fast, tent the top with foil during the last part of baking.
Video
“Classic Apple Pie | A perfect dessert for Thanksgiving (or any time of the year)!” by Wyse Guide, watch on YouTube.
About this recipe
The pie combines sweet, spiced apples with a light, buttery crumble that adds texture and flavor. The apples are tossed with lemon juice, flour, cornstarch, sugar, salt, allspice, and cinnamon, then piled into a prepared crust. The crumble topping, made from flour, brown sugar, and butter, is sprinkled over the apples before baking. Once baked, the pie should be cooled completely to allow the filling to set, making it easy to slice.
Serve this traditional dessert warm or at room temperature, perhaps with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream. Its comforting flavors and rustic appearance make it a crowd‑pleaser for holiday meals and everyday celebrations alike.
