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Apple Pie

United States

Apple pie has become deeply woven into American cultural identity, immortalised in the phrase 'as American as apple pie', despite its earlier European origins.

A classic American dessert of spiced apples baked in a buttery, flaky pastry crust — the quintessential symbol of home baking in the United States.

Authentic United States Apple Pie recipe
Prep
30 mins plus chilling
Cook
50 mins
Difficulty
Medium
Calories
465 kcal
Serves
8
Calories are an estimate based on ingredients used

Ingredients

6apples, peeled and sliced
150gsugar
2 tspcinnamon
500gshortcrust pastry
1 tbspflour
1egg, for glazing

Method

1

Toss sliced apples with sugar, cinnamon and flour.

2

Line a pie dish with half the pastry and fill with the apple mixture.

3

Top with the remaining pastry, sealing and crimping the edges, and cut a few steam vents.

4

Brush with egg and bake at 190C for 45-50 minutes until deeply golden.

Chef's Tip

The flour tossed with the apples helps thicken their juices as they bake, preventing a soggy bottom crust.

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