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Green Apple Pie

A delightful balance of tartness and sweetness in a buttery crust.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 6 cups sliced Granny Smith apples
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon butter cut into small pieces
  • 1 package refrigerated pie crusts 2 crusts

Equipment

  • 9 inch pie dish
  • Mixing bowls
  • Rolling pin
  • Pastry cutter or fork
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Sharp knife
  • Peeler

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Peel, core, and slice the apples into thin wedges.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the apple slices, sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice.
  4. Roll out one pie crust in the pie dish to form the base.
  5. Pour the apple mixture into the crust, spreading it evenly, and pile it higher in the center.
  6. Dot the apple filling with small pieces of butter.
  7. Place the second pie crust over the filling.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.
  9. Let the pie cool for at least an hour before slicing.

Notes

Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or freshly whipped cream.