apple pie

noun

Meaning

A classic baked dessert consisting of a pastry crust filled with sliced, sweetened, and spiced apples.

Examples

  • She spent the entire afternoon peeling fruit to bake a traditional apple pie for the family gathering.
  • The local bakery is famous for its flaky, buttery apple pie served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Synonyms: fruit tart, pastry, dessert, confection