Classic Apple Pie

Classic Apple Pie is a traditional apple pie made with a no-fail, homemade pie crust that is filled and baked with fresh apples.For another delicious homemade apple pie, try Dwight’s Caramel Apple Pie.Classic Apple Pie This is a homemade apple pie recipe that is perfect for those who are looking for a tried and true apple pie recipe.

It starts with a light and flaky pie crust (which you will want to use for all your recipes needing a crust from now on) and then filled with sweetened Granny Smith apples.  Classic Apple Pie Ingredients There are two main parts to this apple pie recipe–the crust and the apple filling.Shortening: The key to this homemade crust is using shortening (like Crisco).I will get more into what shortening is below.

Sugar: I have had questions about why I add granulated sugar to this pie crust.The right balance of salt and sugar in a crust enhances the flavor.Egg: Another common question about this recipe is using an egg.

The egg causes the dough to be more pliable (easier to roll out) and compact.Vinegar: For the pie crust, use distilled white vinegar.Apple Filling: Granny Smith apples are the best apple to use in the filling; they remain firm when baking.

In addition, Granny Smith apples won’t turn to mush and they tend to retain their shape when baked.A few other options you could try would be Honeycrisp apples, Braeburn, or Pink Lady apples.How to Make the Crust Now, I know that everyone has their favorite homemade pie r