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Easy Apple Pie

Easy Apple Pie has a thick layer of seasoned apples in a flaky pie crust.  This satisfying dessert is quick and easy to make with simple ingredients.  Recipe and photography by Beverly Davis for CornbreadMillionaire.com.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: #easyapplepie, dessert, easyrecipe, pie
Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 pie crust Homemade or store-bought.
  • 2 cans (20 oz. each) apple pie filling
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg Or use ground cinnamon.
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 medium egg plus 1 tablespoon water (beaten together) Egg wash for pie crust.
  • real whipped cream for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Pierce bottom of unbaked pie crust with fork. Place in hot oven for 5-7 minutes or until crust is puffy.
  • While pie crust is in oven, empty apple pie filling into a bowl. Add vanilla extract, nutmeg (or use cinnamon), sugar, and melted/unsalted butter.
  • Apples are tender. To avoid breaking, gently toss to combine.
  • Remove pie crust from oven. Pour in apple mixture. Brush edges of pie crust with egg wash.
  • Bake 20 to 25 minutes OR until apples are bubbly and crust is golden brown.
  • After baking, serve hot or allow pie to cool and serve topped with real whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.