Classic Lattice-Top Apple Pie [step by step recipe tutorial] - Miss Allie's Kitchen (2024)

Classic lattice-top apple pie is delicious and really easy to make with this lattice making tutorial. The spices and cooking method are what make this pie.

This post has been sponsored by Arctic® apples. All opinions remain my own and thank you for supporting Miss AK!

If I had to choose my all-time favorite dessert, I honestly think it would have to be apple pie. Especially this Classic Lattice-Top Apple Pie.

It’s really a toss-up between that and my berry pie recipe, but when push comes to shove, you just can’t beat flecks of cinnamon sticking to tender apples slices all covered in caramel-like filling. I mean…come ON!

I don’t really like apple pie without some sort of lattice or crumble. SO, I decided to show you how to make my easy lattice crust. It’s much simpler than it seems! Follow the step by step photos below and you’ll be a pro in no time and you’ll be on your way to devouring this Classic Lattice-Top Apple Pie.

What kind of apples are best for Classic Lattice-Top Apple Pie?

I prefer yellow or green aka Golden Delicious or Granny Smith apples for baking because they’re tart so they taste delicious with sugar, but they aren’t cloying.

For this recipe I used Arctic® apples – they come pre-sliced and they’re formulated to be non-browning apples! These worked really well for this recipe because lattice pies take a bit longer to assemble, so I didn’t have any browning and the apples stayed fresh.

Not having to core and slice all of those apples sure made up for the time I spent designing the lattice! Win win!

Homemade or store bought crust?

If this isn’t your first time visiting my website, you know I’m a stickler for homemade pie crust. It just can’t be beat! Try my foolproof recipe, there’s even a video tutorial! One batch makes 2 crusts so you can use one half for the crust and one half for the lattice top!

How do you make the lattice crust?

Making a lattice crust is very simple. All you have to do is weave strips of dough in and out of each other on top of the crust. Here are step by step images showing you how to do it:

Favorite lattice tips:

• Always make sure you’re working with cold dough. Warm dough can stretch and isn’t as easy to place.
• Cut the dough with a pizza cutter! So much easier to get a clean line!
• Give yourself plenty of space to work. There’s nothing worse than stressing out because you have a crowded counter.
• Take your time. You can always pop your dough back in the fridge if you need a break. It’s best to not overwork the dough.
• Use Arctic® apples so you don’t have to worry about browning and the slicing prep has been done for you!
• Practice, practice, practice! Even if your result isn’t amazing the first time, try again! It will still taste scrumptious.

Love apple pie? You love my lazy girl rustic apple galette recipe for when you’re short on time!

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