Description
Nothing beats the warm, comforting flavors of a homemade apple pie! This recipe has a buttery, flaky crust and a sweet, cinnamon-spiced apple filling that’s perfect for any occasion. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the ultimate treat
Ingredients
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For the Pie Crust:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 6–8 tablespoons ice water
For the Apple Filling:
- 6 cups apples, peeled, cored, and sliced (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Fuji work best)
- ¾ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch (or flour)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon butter (for dotting on top)
For the Egg Wash (Optional for a Golden Crust):
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon milk
Instructions
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Make the Crust:
- In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, and salt.
- Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Slowly add ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough just comes together.
- Divide the dough into two disks, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least 1 hour.
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Prepare the Apple Filling:
- In a bowl, toss the sliced apples with sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, cornstarch, and vanilla.
- Let the mixture sit for 10-15 minutes while you roll out the crust.
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Assemble the Pie:
- Roll out one dough disk into a 12-inch circle and place it in a 9-inch pie pan.
- Pour the apple filling into the crust and dot with small pieces of butter.
- Roll out the second dough disk and place it over the filling. Seal and crimp the edges.
- Cut slits on top to let steam escape (or make a lattice crust!).
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Brush & Bake:
- Brush the crust with an egg wash for a golden finish.
- Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 15 minutes, then reduce heat to 375°F (190°C) and bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown.
- Let the pie cool for at least 2 hours before slicing to help the filling set.
Notes
- You can substitute the cornstarch with flour if you prefer a more traditional thickening agent.
- If you like a lattice top crust, simply slice the second dough disk into strips and weave them over the filling.
- Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an extra treat!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8th of the pie)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg