The host introduces the apple pie recipe and starts preparing the apples.

• The host establishes her credibility in pie evaluation and introduces the video's intent to make apple pie.
• Thanksgiving is mentioned as an occasion for the recipe, and she highlights its simplicity and past successful attempts.
• She begins by peeling Granny Smith apples, opting to leave some skin on due to personal preference.

The host mixes ingredients for the apple pie filling and lets it marinate.

• Brown sugar, white sugar, nutmeg, cinnamon, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt are added to the apples to create the filling.
• The importance of salt in sweets is emphasized for flavor balance, and the host suggests tasting as you go when safe.
• The apple mixture is mixed well and left to sit for 15 minutes to marinate.

The apple filling is cooked and thickened on the stove.

• The apples are transferred to a pot to soften and warm up, and cornstarch is used to thicken the mixture.
• The texture change is visible as the mixture thickens, and the host tastes it to ensure quality.
• Butter and vanilla are added once removed from heat, and the filling is left to cool before being added to the pie crust.

The host prepares the bottom pie crust in the pan.

• She carefully places the first crust into the pie pan, ensuring it's even and without breaks.
• Any excess crust is trimmed, and she emphasizes careful handling, especially with nail extensions.

The cooled filling is added to the crust, and a lattice top is created.

• The apple filling is spooned into the crust, and the host prepares to create a lattice top with additional pie crust.
• She cuts strips of crust with a pizza cutter, lays them over the pie, and weaves them to form the lattice pattern.
• Excess strips are trimmed, and the pie's appearance is fine-tuned before egg wash application.

The pie is given an egg wash and baked in the oven.

• A whole egg is beaten and brushed onto the pie for color and to create a flaky texture.
• The pie is then placed into a preheated oven on a baking pan to catch any drips, and it is baked until done.

The host cuts and taste-tests the baked apple pie.

• After cooling, the pie is cut into, served with ice cream, and the host commends the result of her efforts.
• The pie's crust and filling are closely examined, and she enjoys the balance of flavors in the pie.

The host's husband taste-tests the pie and gives his approval.

• Her husband, described as a pie expert, tries the pie and is satisfied with it, confirming the quality of the recipe.
• The host reflects on the success of the pie and the positive feedback from her husband.

The host concludes the video and encourages viewers to subscribe.

• The host expresses her intent to take a nap after the fulfilling experience of making and tasting the pie.
• She thanks viewers for watching, asks for likes, and hints at more cooking videos to come.
• The video ends with an invitation to subscribe and turn on notifications for future content.