Shaker Apple Pie

A Classic American Dessert with Tender Apples in Flaky Pastry

Ingredients

• 2 pounds apples (about 6 medium apples), peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 prepared pie crusts (homemade or store-bought)
• 2 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces
• 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
• 1 tablespoon coarse sugar (optional, for topping)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Place one pie crust in a 9-inch pie pan, gently pressing it into the bottom and sides.

2. In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, granulated sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Toss everything together until the apples are well coated.

3. Drizzle the lemon juice over the apple mixture and toss again to incorporate.
4. Pour the apple mixture into the prepared pie crust, spreading it evenly. Dot the top with small pieces of butter.
5. Cover the pie with the second crust. Trim any excess dough and crimp the edges to seal. Cut several small slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape.

6. Brush the top crust with the beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse sugar if desired.

7. Place the pie on a baking sheet to catch any drips. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
8. If the edges brown too quickly, cover them with aluminum foil or a pie shield.
9. Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack for at least 2 hours before slicing. This allows the filling to set properly.
10. Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. Enjoy your homemade Shaker Apple Pie!