Description
A classic and comforting apple pie with a flaky crust and sweet spiced filling, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 6–8 tablespoons ice water
- 6 to 8 cups apples (mix of Granny Smith and Honeycrisp, peeled, cored, and sliced)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (for dotting)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon milk (to mix with the egg wash)
Instructions
- Start with the pie crust. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, and sugar. Add the cold, cubed unsalted butter, then use a pastry cutter or your fingers to blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually mix in the ice water, a tablespoon at a time, until the dough holds together but isn’t sticky. Divide the dough in half, shape into discs, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least one hour.
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). While waiting, prepare the apple filling. In another large bowl, toss the sliced apples with lemon juice, sugar, flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg (if using).
- Roll out one of the chilled dough discs on a floured surface to fit your pie pan. Gently place the rolled dough into the pan, pressing it lightly to fit. Trim off any excess, leaving a little overhang for crimping later.
- Fill the crust with the apple mixture, mounding it slightly in the center for an attractive presentation. Dot the top with small pieces of unsalted butter.
- Roll out the second dough disc and lay it over the filled pie. Trim the edges and crimp them to seal. Cut slits or shapes in the top crust to allow steam to escape.
- If desired, beat the egg with milk and brush the mixture over the top crust.
- Place the pie in the preheated oven. Bake for 15 minutes at 425°F (220°C), then lower the temperature to 350°F (175°C) and continue baking for another 35-45 minutes.
- Once done, allow the pie to cool at room temperature for at least an hour before slicing.
Notes
For a healthier pie, consider substitutes like almond flour for a low-carb crust or coconut oil instead of butter for a vegan version.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg