How to Make the Best Apple Pie

6. Prepare the Filling

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. There are two ways you can prepare the apple pie filling. First, you can place the 2 tablespoons of butter in a saucepan, melt it and add the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil and pour over the apples after they are placed in the bottom crust. The other alternative is to place all the filling ingredients except the butter in a plastic bag and shake to coat the apple slices evenly. Pour over the bottom crust and dot with butter before adding the top crust.