English Apple Pie Recipe

Name: English Apple Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 apples, medium sized, peeled and cored (Use a good flavored apple such as Fuji, Gala, Granny Smith, Jonathan, Cortland, Empire or Winesap); 3 tablespoons butter, melted; 3 egg yolks (reserve whites for meringue); 1 lemon, juice and rind of; 1 cup sugar; 1 cup heavy cream; 1 pie crust (either store bought or your own recipe); 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 2 tablespoons cold water; ½ cup boiling water; 3 egg whites; 7 tablespoons sugar; 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla; 1 pinch salt

Servings: persons

5 apples, medium sized, peeled and cored (Use a good flavored apple such as Fuji, Gala, Granny Smith, Jonathan, Cortland, Empire or Winesap)
3 tablespoons butter, melted
3 egg yolks (reserve whites for meringue)
1 lemon, juice and rind of
1 cup sugar
1 cup heavy cream
1 pie crust (either store bought or your own recipe)
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water
½ cup boiling water
3 egg whites
7 tablespoons sugar
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla
1 pinch salt

1
Cook apples and mash to make a sauce.
2
Add butter; cool and add next three ingredients.
3
Stir in cream.
4
Pour into pie crust and bake in oven preheated to 425F for ten minutes.
5
Reduce temperature to 350F and bake for an additional 45 minutes or until a knife inserted halfway between the center and edge comes out clean.
6
Cool.
7
To make meringue: In a saucepan, blend the cornstarch with the water.
8
Add the boiling water, and cook, stirring until clear and thickened.
9
Let stand until COMPLETELY COLD ( I just put it in the fridge for an hour to speed up the cooling process, but by all means it can sit out at room temperature too).
10
With an electric mixer, at high speed, beat the egg whites until foamy.
11
Gradually add in the sugar; beat until stiff, but not dry.
12
Turn the mixer to low speed; add in the salt and vanilla.
13
Gradually beat in the cold cornstarch mixture.
14
Turn the mixer onto high again; beat well.
15
Spread the meringue over cooled pie filling sealing the meringue to the pie crust.
16
Bake at 350F degrees for 10 minutes, or until the meringue is lightly browned.

1147

kcal

Calories

Fat

103

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 apples, medium sized, peeled and cored (Use a good flavored apple such as Fuji, Gala, Granny Smith, Jonathan, Cortland, Empire or Winesap), 3 tablespoons butter, melted, 3 egg yolks (reserve whites for meringue), 1 lemon, juice and rind of, and more.

Yes, English 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!

English Apple Pie

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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