Yes, You Can Make Homemade Apple Pie (It’s Easier Than You Think)

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a dairy-free option with healthy fats.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener that can enhance flavor.

vanilla extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla bean

💰Cheaper: vanilla essence

Vanilla bean adds a richer flavor, while essence is more affordable.

pie crust

🥗Healthier: whole wheat crust

💰Cheaper: store-bought crust

Whole wheat crust adds fiber and nutrients.

Roll out the bottom pie crust and fit it into a pie plate.

Roll out the top crust and set it aside.

Peel the apples using a knife or potato peeler.

Slice the apples into thin pieces, about 6-7 apples depending on size.

In a bowl, mix the sliced apples with 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon, 1/4 cup flour, and a pinch of kosher salt.

Fill the bottom crust with the apple mixture, mounding it slightly.

Dot the filling with 4 tablespoons of butter, cut into small pieces.

Unfold the top crust over the pie and trim the excess crust.

Crimp the edges or fold them under for a rustic look.

Make 6-8 slits in the top crust for steam to escape.

Brush the top crust with an egg wash.

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