Here’s a classic, comforting Apple Pie recipe—golden, sweet, and perfectly spiced:
Ingredients
For the crust (2-crust pie):
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cold and cut into small cubes
- 6–8 tbsp ice water
For the filling:
- 6–7 medium apples (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or a mix), peeled, cored, and sliced
- ¾ cup sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour (or cornstarch for thicker filling)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Optional:
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tbsp coarse sugar for sprinkling
Instructions
- Make the crust:
- In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, and salt.
- Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add ice water, 1 tbsp at a time, until dough holds together.
- Divide into two discs, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Prepare the filling:
- In a large bowl, combine sliced apples, sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, flour, and vanilla. Toss gently to coat.
- Assemble the pie:
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Roll out one disc of dough and fit it into a 9-inch pie pan.
- Pour the apple mixture into the crust.
- Roll out the second disc and cover the pie, either whole or as a lattice. Seal edges and trim excess.
- Cut small slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape.
- Optional finishing touches:
- Brush the top crust with beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse sugar.
- Bake:
- Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 20 minutes, then reduce heat to 350°F (175°C) and bake another 35–45 minutes until apples are tender and crust is golden brown.
- If edges brown too quickly, cover them with foil.
- Cool & serve:
- Let the pie cool for at least 2 hours before slicing to allow the filling to set.
🍎 Tips:
- Mix tart and sweet apples for depth of flavor.
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream for the ultimate classic dessert.
- You can make the crust ahead and freeze it for convenience.
If you want, I can also give you a quick, no-roll version of apple pie that’s much faster but still delicious. Do you want me to do that?
