Poison Apple Pie
This Poison Apple Pie blends tender cinnamon-spiced apples under a golden lattice crust dusted with black sugar for a dark, glossy Halloween effect. It’s festive, flavorful, and surprisingly easy to make with simple pantry ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1 package refrigerated pie crusts
- 6 cups sliced apples Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work beautifully
- ½ cup sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- Black sugar for a spooky finish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and set the rack in the middle.
- In a large bowl, toss sliced apples with sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and cornstarch until evenly coated.
- Fit one pie crust into a 9-inch dish, pressing gently into the edges. Spoon in the apple mixture, letting it mound in the center.
- Cut the second crust into strips and weave over the apples to form a lattice. Pinch edges to seal.
- Brush the top with water or milk and sprinkle generously with black sugar for a spooky finish.
- Bake for 45–50 minutes until the crust is golden brown and the filling bubbles between the lattice strips.
- Cool for at least 1 hour before slicing to let the filling set.