Jill’s Classic Apple Pie
📜 Collection: JillCollection | ✍️ Attribution: Jill | 📂 Category: Desserts A classic apple pie recipe from Jill, offering the choice between a traditional double crust or a sweet and simple crumb topping. Perfect for autumn gatherings and comforting family desserts.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 mins | 1 hour | None | One 9-inch pie |
🔪 Key Equipment
- 9-inch pie pan
- Large bowl
- Small bowl
- Pastry cutter
Ingredients
Filling
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 6 to 7 | Apples | Tart, peeled and thinly sliced |
| 3/4 to 1 cup | Sugar | Standard |
| 2 tablespoons | All-Purpose Flour | Standard |
| 1 teaspoon | Cinnamon | Ground |
| 1 dash | Nutmeg | Ground |
| 1 dash | Salt | Standard |
| 2 tablespoons | Butter | For dotting the filling |
Crust & Topping
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 recipe | Pastry | For a double-crust 9-inch pie |
| 1/2 cup | All-Purpose Flour | For crumb topping |
| 1/4 cup | Sugar | For crumb topping |
| 1/4 cup | Butter | Cold, for crumb topping |
Instructions
Step 1: Prep and Filling
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Prepare your pie pastry and line a 9-inch pie pan with the bottom crust.
- To make the filling: In a large bowl, combine the sugar, 2 tablespoons of flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Add the sliced apples and toss until evenly coated.
Step 2: Assembly and Topping
- Pour the apple filling into the pastry-lined pan and dot the top with the 2 tablespoons of butter.
- Choose your topping: For a double crust, place the top crust over the filling, trim, fold, and crimp the edges to seal, and cut several slits in the top crust. For a crumb topping, in a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup flour and 1/4 cup sugar, and cut in 1/4 cup of cold butter until crumbly, then sprinkle evenly over the apples.
Step 3: Bake
- Bake at 425°F for 15 minutes.
- Reduce the oven temperature to 375°F and bake for another 35-45 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Store the baked pie covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
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