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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