Double-Crust Spiced Apple Pie Recipe

Name: Double-Crust Spiced Apple Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 recipe Buttery Pie Pastry Dough or Large-Batch All-Purpose Vegan Pastry Dough, chilled.; 6 large Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and thinly sliced; 1 cup (250 mL) granulated sugar (see Notes); 1/4 cup (50 mL) all purpose flour (see Notes); 1 tbsp (15 mL) sweet Marsala, optional; 1 tsp (5 mL) ground cinnamon; 1 tsp (5 mL) ground nutmeg; 1/2 tsp (2 mL) ground allspice; Cream, milk or soy milk; Coarse or granulated sugar; 9-inch (23 cm) glass pie plate, greased; Rimmed baking sheet

Servings: persons

1 recipe Buttery Pie Pastry Dough or Large-Batch All-Purpose Vegan Pastry Dough, chilled.
6 large Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and thinly sliced
1 cup (250 mL) granulated sugar (see Notes)
1/4 cup (50 mL) all purpose flour (see Notes)
1 tbsp (15 mL) sweet Marsala, optional
1 tsp (5 mL) ground cinnamon
1 tsp (5 mL) ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp (2 mL) ground allspice
Cream, milk or soy milk
Coarse or granulated sugar
9-inch (23 cm) glass pie plate, greased
Rimmed baking sheet

1
Preheat oven to 425F (220C)
2
Divide pastry dough into 2 pieces, one slightly larger than the other.
3
On a lightly floured surface, roll out larger piece of dough into a circle large enough to fit pie plate, dusting work surface and dough as necessary to keep the dough from sticking (or roll between 2 pieces of waxed or parchment paper).
4
Press dough into prepared pie plate.
5
Place pie plate in freezer or refrigerator for 15 to 20 minutes to chill while you prepare the filling.
6
Roll out remaining dough for top crust and set aside at room temperature on sheet of parchment paper.
7
Filling: In a large bowl, gently combine apples, sugar, flour, Marsala, if using, cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice, making sure apples are well coated.
8
Transfer filling to prepared bottom crust, gently pressing the apples into pastry with your hand and mounding them slightly in the center.
9
Lightly brush edge of pastry with a little water.
10
Place top crust over apples, trimming and fluting edge.
11
Cut steam vents in top of pie.
12
Brush top with cream and sprinkle with sugar.
13
Place pie plate on baking sheet and bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes.
14
Reduce heat to 350F (180C) and continue baking for 50 to 60 minutes more or until top is nicely browned, apples are tender and juices are bubbling.
15
Insert a knife through one of the vents in top of pie to make sure that apples are tender.
16
If pie starts to get too brown before its finished baking, cover loosely with a piece of tented foil.
17
Let cool on a wire rack for 1 hour before serving.
18
Variation:
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Substitute your favorite spirit for the Marsala, such as whiskey, bourbon or rum.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

My Personal Notes

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 recipe Buttery Pie Pastry Dough or Large-Batch All-Purpose Vegan Pastry Dough, chilled., 6 large Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and thinly sliced, 1 cup (250 mL) granulated sugar (see Notes), 1/4 cup (50 mL) all purpose flour (see Notes), and more.

Yes, Double-Crust Spiced Apple Pie falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Double-Crust Spiced Apple Pie

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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