This Easy Homemade Apple Pie for Beginners is everything you want in a classic Apple Pie – a flaky, tender crust, a sweet cinnamon‑spiced filling, and soft slices of Golden Delicious apples that melt into every bite! The secret ingredient, frozen apple juice concentrate, gives the filling rich apple flavor without extra liquid, making this pie both foolproof and incredibly delicious!

Easy Apple Pie Recipe from Scratch!

The other day I overheard my husband ask our son if he knows what the Baby Shark song is. I immediately cringed because I knew what was coming … the Baby Shark song!! My first question was, why?

Apparently he heard on the radio that it’s been played billions of times on YouTube and he was curious what was so great about it. I tried explaining to him that he’s heard the song and just didn’t realize it while our son was singing it as loud as he could! Once he heard it he recognized it… but it was too late. The Baby Shark train had already started – once it starts it’s nearly impossible to stop because it gets stuck in your head!

So then my husband makes up his own words to the song but inserts my blog name in there, with everything related to it for the lyrics! Before I knew it he was toe tapping to his own tune and was convinced it was going to be the next #1 hit! It was cute. Thankfully it helped us forget all about the Baby Shark song!

Do you know what else is impossible to stop doing? Eating this Easy Homemade Apple Pie for Beginners, especially warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!

Why this Recipe Works:

• The Crust is Foolproof and Perfectly Flaky – Using butter flavored Crisco keeps the dough tender and easy to work with, especially for beginners.
• Cornstarch Thickens the Filling Perfectly – Cornstarch activates as the pie bubbles, turning the apple juices and concentrate into a gooey, glossy filling that slices cleanly.
• Warm Spices Make the Flavor Cozy and Balanced – Cinnamon (and a touch of brown sugar) brings warmth and depth without overpowering the apples.
• The Method is Simple and Beginner Friendly – No complicated techniques, no blind baking, and no special equipment. Just mix the crust, stir the filling, assemble, and bake until bubbling. It’s approachable, forgiving, and consistently delicious.

Ingredients You’ll Need for the Pie Crust:

• 2 1/2 cups Flour – The base of the crust – gives structure and helps everything hold together.
• 1 cup Butter Flavored Crisco – Creates a tender, flaky crust with rich, buttery flavor.
• 1 tsp Salt – Balances flavor and enhances the butter.
• 5-6 tbsp Cold Water – Brings the dough together while keeping the fat cold, which is key for flakiness.

And the Apple Pie Filling:

• 6 Golden Delicious Apples (Peeled, Cored & Sliced) – Naturally sweet, tender apples that hold their shape beautifully in pie.
• 1 can Frozen Apple Juice Concentrate (Secret Ingredient) – The secret ingredient – boosts apple flavor and adds natural sweetness without extra liquid.
• 3 tbsp Cornstarch – Thickens the filling so it’s gooey, not runny.
• 3 tbsp Brown Sugar – Adds warm, caramel like depth.
• 1 1/4 tsp Cinnamon – Classic Apple Pie spice that ties everything together.

How to Make the Pie Crust

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Combine 2 1/2 cups flour, 1 cup butter flavored Crisco, and 1 tsp salt.
3. Gently stir in 5-6 tbsp cold water.
4. Divide mixture in half. Place first half on well floured surface and roll out with a rolling pin. Lightly place into a pie pan and gently press to form.
5. Place second half of mixture on well floured surface and roll out with a rolling pin. Set aside.

How to Make Apple Pie Filling

1. Peel, core, and slice 6 Golden Delicious Apples into a bowl and set aside.
2. In a sauce pan, combine 1 can frozen apple juice concentrate, 3 tbsp cornstarch, 3 tbsp brown sugar, and 1 1/4 tsp cinnamon. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, until thick.
3. Pour mixture over sliced apples and mix together.
4. Pour apple mixture into prepared pie pan. Wet edges of the pie dough with water.
5. Place remaining half of rolled out pie dough over the apples and pinch dough edges together. Trim off extra.
6. Make slits in top of pie with a butter knife.
7. Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees and continue to bake for additional 30 minutes.

More Fall Recipes Using Fresh Apples:

• Apple Dumplings with Crescent Rolls
• Apple Crisp with Betty Crocker Oatmeal Cookie Mix
• Apple Turnovers with Puff Pastry
• Baked Apple Hand Pies
• Apple Fritters