Here’s a classic homemade apple pie recipe — buttery crust, cinnamon-spiced filling, and all. 🥧
🍏 Classic Apple Pie
Ingredients
For the crust (makes a double crust):
- 2½ cups (315 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp sugar (optional)
- 1 cup (225 g) cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 6–8 tbsp ice water
For the filling:
- 6–7 medium apples (about 2 lbs / 900 g) — a mix of Granny Smith + Honeycrisp or your favorite tart/sweet combo
- ¾ cup (150 g) sugar
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
For finishing:
- 1 tbsp butter, cut into small bits
- 1 egg (beaten) + 1 tbsp milk (for egg wash)
- 1–2 tsp sugar (for sprinkling)
🥣 Instructions
1. Make the crust
- In a large bowl, whisk flour, salt, and sugar.
- Cut in the cold butter with a pastry cutter or your fingers until mixture looks like coarse crumbs.
- Add ice water 1 tbsp at a time, mixing until the dough just comes together.
- Divide into 2 discs, wrap in plastic, and chill at least 1 hour (or up to 2 days).
2. Prepare the filling
- Peel, core, and slice the apples (¼-inch thick).
- Toss with sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, lemon juice, and vanilla.
- Let sit 15–20 minutes so the apples release some juice.
3. Assemble the pie
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Roll out one dough disc to fit a 9-inch pie plate. Place it in the plate, letting excess hang over the edge.
- Fill with apple mixture and dot with butter.
- Roll out the second crust and lay it over the top. Trim and crimp the edges.
- Cut a few slits in the top for steam to escape. Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with sugar.
4. Bake
- Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 20 minutes, then reduce to 375°F (190°C) and bake another 35–45 minutes, until crust is golden and filling is bubbling.
- If the edges brown too quickly, cover with foil.
- Cool at least 2 hours before slicing — the filling thickens as it cools.
🧁 Tips
- Add 1 tbsp cornstarch for a thicker filling.
- A mix of apple varieties gives the best flavor and texture.
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or cheddar cheese (New England style!).
Would you like me to give you a version with crumb topping (Dutch apple pie) or mini hand pies next?
