1. Prepare your favourite pie crust recipe if you are making apple pie right away. You can use my Perfect Pie Crust recipe for a no-fail easy-to-make crust.* Skip this step if you are not making it into a pie.

Apple Pie Filling

1. Combine apples and sugar in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Boil hard for one minute.

2. Mix in tapioca, cinnamon, and lemon juice. Boil hard for one more minute.

3. Take off the heat and let rest for 15 minutes. Let cool completely if freezing.

Baking instructions for Apple Pie

1. Pour it into your prepared 9-inch pie crust. Lay your second rolled-out pie crust on top, and make a few slits on top with a sharp knife to help release steam as it bakes. You can also do a lattice pie crust like I did here.

2. Once you have your top pie crust on you can flute the edges or simply crimp with a fork. You want your edges to be sealed together to make sure the filling does not seep out.
3. Optional: Brush the top of the pie crust with egg wash. Whisk together one egg and 1 tablespoon of milk, and brush the mixture on top of your crust for a golden sheen, I find without the egg wash on top the pie crust looks dull, but it's completely optional! You could also sprinkle coarse sugar on top for a glittery crunch.

4. When your pie is fully assembled, it is ready for the oven. Place the pie onto a large baking sheet and bake for 25 minutes at 400° F. Keeping the pie in the oven, turn the temperature down to 375°F and bake for an additional 30-35 minutes. You may place a pie crust shield on top after the first 20 minutes to keep your edges from browning too much. Alternatively, you can place aluminum foil around the edges if you do not have a pie crust shield.

5. Let cool on a wire rack completely before slicing, about 3 hours. Slice and serve on its own or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a delicious and irresistible homestyle dessert :)