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    Home » Dessert » Lattice Top Apple Pie

    Published: Mar 14, 2014 · Modified: Jun 19, 2020 by Lisa Johnson

    Lattice Top Apple Pie

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    lattice top apple pie on a wood table with a white towel and silver pie server on the side

    Happy National Pi Day! To celebrate, a bunch of my blogging friends have gotten together and created some awesome pies to share with you. Julie from White Lights on Wednesday is getting married one year from today on 03/14/2015, so  today also starts the countdown to the wedding!! My contribution to the party, is Cassi's Lattice Top Apple Pie.....

    lattice top apple pie on a wood table with a white towel and silver pie server on the side

    Cassi made this pie for our ThanksChristmas Dinner back in November, and I have been waiting for the perfect opportunity to share it! Her patience while baking still amazes me!! I'm not sure that I would have understood how to create that lattice top just by reading the directions. Luckily for you, I took photos every step of the way.

    How to make a Lattice Top Apple Pie:

    Start by making the dough for the Pie Crust. Divide dough in half and roll one half into a 13 inch circle and place in the bottom of a 9-inch pie pan.....

    Lattice Top Apple Pie bottom crust cookingwithcurls.com

    Place pie pan in the refrigerator until ready to fill. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

    In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Place apple slices in a large bowl and sprinkle with lemon juice. Sprinkle apples with cinnamon mixture and toss to completely cover the apple slices.....

    Lattice Top Apple Pie apple mix cookingwithcurls.com

    Remove the pie crust from the refrigerator, and mound the apple mixture in the center making the center higher than the sides.....

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    Scatter the diced butter over the apples.....

    Lattice Top Apple Pie butter cookingwithcurls.com

    Brush the edge with the egg wash, and set aside. Roll the second half of the dough into an 11-inch circle (two inches wider than the pie pan). Mark the dough in 1/2 inch increments, to create 14 to 16 strips.....

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    Cut strips with a pastry cutter, pizza cutter, or large knife.....

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    Place every other strip on top of the apples.....

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    Fold every other strip halfway back on it's self.....

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    Place 1 strip horizontally across the remaining strips, then fold back down.....

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    Now fold the same strips back on themselves.....

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    and place another strip across them horizontally.....

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    Continue until the first section is completed. Flip pie around, and continue the process on the other side.....

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    until the entire pie is covered. Crimp down the edges with a fork.....

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    Trim edges with a knife.....

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    Adjust the strips as needed if you have OCD, or leave them alone for a rustic look.....

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    Brush the top with egg wash.....

    Lattice Top Apple Pie egg wash cookingwithcurls.com

    and sprinkle with raw sugar, if desired.....

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    Place on a baking sheet, and bake for 15 minutes.....

    Lattice Top Apple Pie baking sheet cookingwithcurls.com

    Reduce heat to 35o degrees, and bake until top is golden brown and apples are tender when pierced with a knife, 40 to 45 minutes. Remove from oven and place on a wire cooling rack for at least 20 minutes before serving.....

    Flaky pastry surrounds this delicious Lattice Top Apple Pie

    Serve warm or at room temperature.....

    Lattice Top Apple Pie slice on a blue plate

    More delicious pie recipes:

    • Apple Pie for Two
    • Bourbon-Pear Pie
    • Mocha Almond Fudge Truffle Pie
    • Dairy-Free Pumpkin Pie
    • Chocolate Cream Pie
    • S'mores Ice Cream Pie

    Enjoy!!

    Flaky pastry surrounds this delicious Lattice Top Apple Pie

    Lattice Top Apple Pie

    Tender apple slices loaded with flavor and topped with a flaky crust makes this Lattice Top Apple Pie the perfect addition to any meal!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: apple, crust, pie, recipe, cinnamon, lattice, top, slice
    Prep Time: 25 minutes
    Cook Time: 1 hour
    Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
    Servings: 8 Servings
    Calories: 313kcal
    Author: Lisa Johnson

    Ingredients

    • 1 recipe double-crust pie dough
    • ¾ cups tightly packed brown sugar
    • ¼ cup unbleached all-purpose flour
    • ¾ teaspoons ground cinnamon
    • ¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
    • 7 cups apples 6 to 7 medium (peeled, cored, and thinly sliced)
    • 2 Tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
    • 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter diced
    • 1 large egg + 2 Tablespoons water egg wash for crust
    • raw sugar to decorate top optional
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    Instructions

    • Roll out half of pie dough and line a 9-inch pie pan. Chill in refrigerator until ready to use. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
    • In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
    • In a large bowl, sprinkle apples with lemon juice. Sprinkle the sugar mixture over the apples and toss to combine, evenly coating the apple slices.
    • Mound the apples in the center of the pie lined pie pan.
    • Dot the top of the apple slices with the diced butter. Brush the edge with egg wash and set aside.
    • Roll out the second batch of pie dough 2 inches wider than the pie pan.
    • Mark the pie round in 1/2 inch increments, you should have 14 to 16. Cut dough into strips with a large knife or pizza cutter.
    • Place every other strip on top of the apple filled crust, arranging them vertically across about a 1/2 inch apart.
    • Starting at the center, fold back every other strip on it's self.
    • Lay a strip horizontally across the remaining strips. Fold vertical strips back down over the horizontal strip.
    • Fold back the opposite vertical strips.
    • Place a second horizontal strip across the vertical strips. Fold back down as before.
    • Continue folding, and laying strips, then flip the pie around and duplicate on the opposite side until the entire pie is covered.
    • Crimp the edges with a fork. Trim with a knife.
    • Brush egg wash over dough strips, and sprinkle with raw sugar.
    • Place on a baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees and bake until the crust is golden brown and the apples feel tender when pierced with a knife, about 40 to 45 minutes.
    • Remove from oven and place on a wire rack to cool for at least 20 minutes before serving.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 313kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 119mg | Potassium: 178mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 230IU | Vitamin C: 6.5mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 1.2mg
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    Comments

    1. Becca from ItsYummi! says

      March 14, 2014 at 6:55 am

      Oh, my...your pie!!
      Your crust is glorious, Lisa, and it's proof of your patience and flair for food craftsmanship (such a fancy and perfect description, right?) 🙂

      Reply
      • Lisa Johnson says

        March 14, 2014 at 11:54 pm

        Awe, thank you so much Becca!! I absolutely love your description. 🙂

        Reply
    2. marcie says

      March 14, 2014 at 8:08 am

      Your pie is beautiful, Lisa, and I love the tutorial on the lattice, which is something I haven't tackled yet!

      Reply
    3. Raia says

      March 14, 2014 at 8:26 am

      That pie looks amazing! I wish I had one for breakfast right now. 😉

      Reply
      • Lisa Johnson says

        March 14, 2014 at 11:52 pm

        Thank you so much Raia! 🙂

        Reply
    4. Julie @ Julie's Eats & Treats says

      March 14, 2014 at 8:58 am

      WOW! This pie is GORGEOUS! Amazing Lisa!!

      Reply
      • Lisa Johnson says

        March 14, 2014 at 11:52 pm

        Thank you so much Julie! 🙂

        Reply
    5. Heather @ French Press says

      March 14, 2014 at 10:48 am

      gorgeous lattice work Lisa!

      Reply
    6. Martha @ A Family Feast says

      March 14, 2014 at 3:04 pm

      What a fantastic tutorial Lisa! I've never attempted a lattice pie top but you make it look so easy! Pinned!

      Reply
      • Lisa Johnson says

        March 14, 2014 at 11:51 pm

        Thank you so much Martha, it really isn't as complicated as I first thought. 🙂

        Reply
    7. Kelley says

      March 14, 2014 at 4:31 pm

      Oh my gosh this is awesome! If there was an award for craftiest pie you would win. Your pie is braided! So cool. (And it looks delicious too!)

      Reply
      • Lisa Johnson says

        March 14, 2014 at 11:50 pm

        Awe, thank you so much Kelley!!

        Reply
    8. Kathleen @ Fearlessly Creative Mammas says

      March 14, 2014 at 10:25 pm

      Oh boy, that looks tasty. The pictures of the lattice work are so helpful. I didn't know how to do it before. The way the apples are stacked up in the cut piece makes me want to go eat a piece of apple pie. Nice job.

      Reply
      • Lisa Johnson says

        March 14, 2014 at 11:42 pm

        Thank you so much Kathleen, I'm so glad we could help show how easy it actually is to make. 🙂

        Reply
    9. Carrie @Frugal Foodie Mama says

      March 15, 2014 at 8:02 am

      Oh wow, Lisa! Your lattice is gorgeous! I never have the patience to actually weave them when I do a lattice top. I always just lay them across, lol. 😉

      Reply
      • Lisa Johnson says

        March 20, 2014 at 10:17 pm

        Thank you Carrie, I don't have the patience either! Thank God Cassi made it for me. 😉

        Reply
    10. Gloria // Simply Gloria says

      March 15, 2014 at 1:35 pm

      I am truly mesmerized by the step by step photos, Lisa. I am so in the mood to make some pie this weekend... using your pie crust recipe, of course!

      Reply
      • Lisa Johnson says

        March 20, 2014 at 10:11 pm

        Thank you Gloria. 🙂

        Reply
    11. ang says

      March 17, 2014 at 11:02 am

      Lisa, I've never made a real lattice topped pie - I don't know if I have the patience for it. Yours is stunning! I'm not sure I'd want to eat it after all that work 🙂
      I pinned it to my PIE board 🙂 Happy Belated PiDay.
      Ang
      jugglingactmama.com

      Reply
      • Lisa Johnson says

        March 18, 2014 at 9:44 pm

        Thank you so much Ang! It smells so good, you don't mind diving in and gobbling it up! 😉

        Reply
    12. Angela says

      March 21, 2014 at 11:01 pm

      What a gorgeous crust! can't wait to try it myself 🙂

      Reply
      • Lisa Johnson says

        March 23, 2014 at 5:24 pm

        Thank you Angela. 🙂

        Reply
    13. cathy says

      March 24, 2014 at 9:14 pm

      apple pie is my fave, and this looks so amazing! Checking it out from the project inspired link party, and really wishing I had a slice 🙂
      Cathy

      Reply
      • Lisa Johnson says

        March 25, 2014 at 12:10 am

        Thank you so much for stopping by Cathy! 🙂

        Reply
    14. Winnie says

      April 02, 2014 at 6:37 am

      I'm totally speechless (believe me - it doesn't happen often, as my husband would tell you) - your pie is absolutely AMAZING !!
      It's a work of art.
      I appreciate your tutorial 🙂
      My family loves cakes/pies with apple, and I'm saving the recipe

      Reply
      • Lisa Johnson says

        April 02, 2014 at 10:00 am

        Thank you so much Winnie!! My daughter gets all of the credit for that pie, I just took the pictures. 🙂

        Reply
    15. Melanie @ Carmel Moments says

      April 02, 2014 at 6:54 am

      Whoa! Looks awesome. I've never tried a lattice pie crust. Definitely something I want to try! So pretty

      Reply
      • Lisa Johnson says

        April 02, 2014 at 10:01 am

        Thank you so much Melanie! It wasn't really that complicated, once you figure out where to start. 🙂

        Reply

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