Apple Pie
A classic homemade apple pie with a flaky crust and sweet cinnamon-spiced filling, perfect for any occasion.
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Ingredients
Yields 4 servings
- (2 1/2 cups) all-purpose flour
- (1 teaspoon) salt
- (1 tablespoon) granulated sugar
- (1 cup) unsalted butter, chilled and diced
- (6 to 8 tablespoons) ice water
- (6 cups) thinly sliced apples (about 6 medium apples)
- (3/4 cups) granulated sugar
- (2 tablespoons) all-purpose flour
- (1 teaspoon) ground cinnamon
- (1/4 teaspoons) ground nutmeg
- (2 tablespoons) lemon juice
- (1 tablespoon) butter, diced
- (1 egg) , beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, mix 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 tablespoon granulated sugar.
- 2
Add 1 cup diced unsalted butter to the flour mixture and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- 3
Stir in 6 to 8 tablespoons of ice water, one tablespoon at a time, until the dough comes together. Divide the dough in half, shape into discs, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- 4
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220 °C).
- 5
In a large bowl, combine 6 cups sliced apples, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, and 2 tablespoons lemon juice. Toss to coat the apples evenly.
- 6
Roll out one dough disc on a floured surface to fit a 9-inch pie pan. Place the rolled dough into the pan and fill with the apple mixture. Dot with 1 tablespoon diced butter.
- 7
Roll out the second dough disc and place it over the filling. Seal and flute the edges, then cut slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape.
- 8
Brush the top crust with the beaten egg to give it a golden color when baked.
- 9
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 350°F (175 °C) and continue baking for 30-35 minutes, or until the apples are soft and the crust is golden brown.
- 10
Remove from the oven and let cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.
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