how many apples for apple pie

For a typical 9-inch apple pie, you usually need about 6–8 medium apples, which is roughly 6–8 cups of sliced fruit or about 2–2.5 pounds.

Quick Scoop

• For a standard 9-inch pie:
  • 6–7 medium apples gives a nicely mounded, classic pie.

* This equals about 7 cups of sliced apples.

• In cups and weight:
  • Aim for 5–7 cups of thinly sliced apples (sweet spot for most recipes).

* That’s about 2–2.5 pounds total for a standard pie.

• If you like a taller, bakery-style pie:
  • You can go up to 8–9 medium apples (closer to 3 pounds) for a very full, domed pie.

* Some “mountain” style pies even use around 5 pounds, but that’s intentionally extra tall.

Mini Tips

• Medium apple rule of thumb:
  • 1 medium apple ≈ 1 cup sliced.

• Pan size tweaks:
  • 8‑inch pie: about 5–6 medium apples.
  • 10‑inch pie: about 8–9 medium apples.

• If you’re unsure:
  • Slice directly into the pie dish and stop when the filling is heaped slightly above the rim (it shrinks as it bakes).

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