Grandma Old Fashioned Apple Pie Recipe

This old fashioned apple pie has ooey-gooey sliced apples with a cinnamon flavor, baked in a flakey pie crust. Every bite will remind you of your grandma's apple pie, and it's a dessert everyone will love!

The Best Old Fashioned Apple Pie

If you're an apple pie lover, you have to try this recipe. I know I'm biased, but I think it's one of the best apple pie recipes ever!

It's just so nostalgic and comforting, with the best flavor and texture. This grandma's old fashioned apple pie has a flakey, golden brown pie crust with a warm, spiced blend of apples, sugar, and butter on the inside. 

Serve it with a large scoop of vanilla ice cream, and you have one of the best dessert recipes for Fall or the holidays.

Oh, and not only is it so delicious, but it's also super easy to make, almost as easy as my cinnamon rolls with apple pie filling. You just have to do a little mixing and, honestly, the hardest part is waiting for the pie to bake!

Why This Recipe Works

Classic recipe. This apple pie has all the nostalgic flavors that your grandma's apple pie recipe has. It's warm and flavorful and makes the holidays so much better.

Easy to make. Even if you have no experience baking pies, you'll nail this apple pie recipe the first time. It'll come out perfectly golden brown and with warm ooey-gooey goodness.

Family favorite. Just like all of grandma's recipes, this old-fashioned apple pie is sure to become a family favorite! Kids and adults both this recipe and will agree it's the best apple pie ever!

Ingredients

This apple pie recipe is actually made with really simple ingreidents, some of which you might already have.

Check out what you'll need to make grandma's old fashioned apple pie:

• 6 large baking apples
• ½ cup sugar
• ¼ cup flour
• 1 ½ teaspoon cinnamon
• 2 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 pie shell + extra pie dough for the top
• 1 egg beaten for brushing

You can use a few of these ingredients to make my apple pancakes, these crescent roll apple dumplings, and fried apple pies, so you'll definitely want to check those apple recipes out next!

How To Make Old Fashioned Apple Pie

1. Make apple filling: Peel, core, and slice the apples to ¼-inch thick. Add the apples to a large mixing bowl along with the sugar, flour, and cinnamon. Toss the apples so they are evenly coated. Let the apples sit for 30 minutes.

2. Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Roll out the pie crust dough and press it into the bottom of a greased pie dish.

3. Assemble: Add the apple mixture to the pie shell and place butter pieces evenly on top. Place the second piece of the dough over the apples to make the top of the pie. Pinch the dough down to seal the sides. Brush the top of the pie with a beaten egg. 

4. Bake: Make three cuts on top of the pie so the steam can escape. Bake the pie for 1 hour, rotating it halfway through baking so all sides cook evenly. 

5. Serve: Allow the double crust pie to cool completely before serving and slicing. Serve and enjoy!

Tips To Make The Best Recipe

• Make a homemade pie crust for a more authentic pie.
• Use brown sugar in the apple mixture instead of granulated sugar for a richer caramel flavor.
• Use a mix of apples like Granny Smith apples and Cortland apples.
• Brush the sides of the dough with some water to keep the crust from cracking while shaping it.
• Serve the pie with vanilla ice cream and whipped cream for the best dessert ever.

How To Store Apple Pie

At room temperature: Store any leftover apple pie at room temperature with the dish wrapped tightly in plastic wrap for up to 2 days.

In the fridge: Transfer the pie to an airtight container or wrap the slices tightly in plastic wrap and keep them in a sealed bag. It will keep for 3-4 days when stored this way.

In the freezer: Slice and store each individual piece of pie - or the entire pie -wrapped in plastic wrap and a layer of aluminum foil and keep in a freezer-safe bag. It will last for up to 6 months.

Reheating: To reheat leftover apple pie, bake it covered with foil at 350°F for 10 minutes. Once the middle is heated, remove the foil covering and bake it for about 5 minutes more. Thaw the frozen pie in the fridge overnight before reheating.

FAQs About This Old Fashioned Apple Pie Recipe

How long does apple pie need to cool before eating?

Apple pie will take at least 30 minutes to cool so the filling can solidify. It should cool for about 2 hours for the best result.

Where is apple pie traditionally from?

Contrary to popular belief, the first record of an apple pie recipe was in England, dating back to 1381. The apple pie was influenced by France, the Netherlands, and the Ottoman Empire's culinary traditions.

How do you keep the bottom crust of apple pie from getting soggy?

Blind baking the bottom pie crust is recommended to keep the crust from getting soggy. Fill the crust with pie weights, and then bake it for 10-15 minutes. It's just enough to get the bottom of the pie crust started but not too much to where it's burnt.

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