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No-Peel Apple Pie

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This easy, rustic apple pie skips the peeling step for a quicker, more flavorful dessert. With crisp apple slices, warm cinnamon, and a buttery crust, it comes together in about an hour and is perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 6 medium fresh apples, unpeeled (about 2 1/2 lbs)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (or 1 tablespoon cornstarch for gluten-free)
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
  • 2 premade pie crusts (9-inch rounds)
  • 1 egg (for egg wash, beaten with 1 tablespoon water)
  • Coarse sugar (optional, for sprinkling)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and position a rack in the lower third.
  2. Wash and dry apples. Cut into quarters, core, and slice thinly (about 1/8-inch thick).
  3. In a large mixing bowl, toss sliced apples with granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, flour, lemon juice, and salt until well coated.
  4. Lay one pie crust into a 9-inch pie pan, pressing gently and trimming excess, leaving about 1/2 inch overhang.
  5. Pour apple mixture into the crust and dot with butter pieces.
  6. Place the second crust over the apples. Trim and pinch edges to seal. Cut a few slits in the top for steam.
  7. Brush top crust with egg wash and sprinkle with coarse sugar if desired.
  8. Place pie on a baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes at 400°F, then reduce heat to 350°F (175°C) and bake for another 30–35 minutes, until crust is golden and filling is bubbly. Cover edges with foil if browning too quickly.
  9. Cool on a rack for at least 2 hours before slicing.
  10. Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally with ice cream or caramel sauce.

Notes

Mix apple varieties for best flavor. If apples are very juicy, let them sit with sugar and lemon juice for 10 minutes and drain excess liquid before adding flour. For gluten-free, use cornstarch and a gluten-free crust. For vegan, use plant-based butter and milk for the wash. Chill assembled pie before baking for a flakier crust. Let cool fully before slicing for clean pieces.

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