No time but craving a good apple pie? This quick apple pie recipe is made in just 30 minutes using store-bought pastry. Simple, fast, and delicious!

Ingredients

For the base

1 sheet of ready-rolled shortcrust pastry (or puff pastry)
4 to 5 apples (Reinette, Granny Smith, or Golden)
3 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp butter
1 tsp cinnamon

Optional glaze

2 tbsp apricot jam
1 tbsp water

Equipment

A 26 cm pie dish
A knife
A baking sheet

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Apples (5 min)

Peel, core, and slice the apples into thin wedges. You can also use an apple slicer for speed.

Step 2: Assemble (5 min)

Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F)
Unroll the pastry into your pie dish
Arrange the apple slices evenly
Sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon
Add small pieces of butter on top

Step 3: Bake (20 min)

Bake for 20 minutes until the apples are golden and the crust is cooked.

Step 4: Glaze (optional)

Heat the apricot jam with a little water and brush the top of the pie for a beautiful shine.

Tips for a Perfect Express Pie

Choosing the Right Apples

For a quick pie, choose apples that cook fast:

Granny Smith: tart, holds its shape well
Golden Delicious: sweet, cooks quickly
Gala: balanced, quick to caramelize

Time-Saving Tricks

Use pre-sliced apples from the supermarket
Opt for ready-made pastry (it's just as good!)
Slice apples thinly for faster cooking

Variations

With Puff Pastry

Swap shortcrust for puff pastry for a lighter, flakier result. Reduce sugar by 1 tbsp as puff pastry is already buttery.

Apple and Pear

Add 2 pears for a fruity twist. Pears cook faster, so slice them thicker.

Summary

Step	Time	Action
Prep	5 min	Peel and slice apples
Assemble	5 min	Arrange on pastry, add sugar
Bake	20 min	Oven at 200°C
Total	30 min	Ready to serve!

Want to go further? Discover our complete apple pie recipe!