Classic Apple Pie

Nov 18, 2013

Hi friends! How are you this fine Sunday? I took some time out over the last week to remake and whip into shape a comforting old favourite: Classic Apple Pie. Because really, shouldn’t we be able to make pie all year long? It had been months since I pulled one out of the oven, and both Boyfriend & I were craving something comforting and reliable. This pie from November 2013 sprang to mind, and it ticks both of those boxes. Comforting in that when has pie ever not been a comfort to eat, and reliable because apple + cinnamon has never let anyone down.

Shall we dive in?

the story

When I originally posted this recipe in 2013, I shared this pie as a kind of celebratory dish. I had recently gone through the struggle of setting the blog up with its own domain name and figuring out how to allow comments. These might sound like straightforward things to the internet savvy among you, but my blog was on Tumblr at the time and these were huge feats for me. I had a little help from an internet friend – I’m still grateful, Adrian – and without those little steps, the blog wouldn’t be where it’s at today. And so, I celebrated with pie.

This was actually the first pie recipe I ever shared to the blog. I had previously posted my Apple & Raspberry Crumble Pie Bars, but this was the first proper pie that you could slice up and share with loved ones. I remember that was such a big deal for me because I was – and still am! – such a pie lover. One year, I even asked my sister to get me a pie for my birthday. She gifted me a humble Rhubarb & Apple Pie from Tesco and honestly – it was one of the best birthday presents ever. Pie holds a very happy place in my hearts.

how is this different from before?

I’ve updated the recipe ever so slightly. There are two main differences:

• I switched out the old pie dough recipe for my Perfect All-Butter Pie Dough. This was for two very important reasons. One: the old recipe used shortening instead of butter – ew! Gross. Two: frankly, the Perfect All-Butter Pie Dough is the best pie dough I’ve ever tasted.

• the old recipe used mixed spice instead of cinnamon. I’ve since gone off using mixed spice because I sometimes find it overpoweringly clove-ey, and cinnamon is much more comforting anyways.

why you should make this classic apple pie

Let me round up the reasons for you!

• making pie dough is sometimes a little intimidating – I totally get that. I have a very detailed blog post with step-by-step photos that makes pie dough such an achievable feat: Perfect All-Butter Pie Dough. It’s extra buttery and luscious, and it takes this Classic Apple Pie to a whole new level of deliciousness.

• the clue is in the title: apple & cinnamon is such a classic flavour combo! They are a match made in flavour heaven, and I’ve yet to meet anyone who doesn’t love them together. This is a good basic pie to have up your sleeve.

• this pie just emanates all the autumnal feels.. which quite frankly, I need in my life year round. It’s cozy and comforting and reminds me of wooly jumpers and sitting by the fire.

There we have it, friends: Classic Apple Pie. I hope you make it, I hope you love it, and I hope it makes your day brighter.

My love to you,

Vicki xo