Description
This classic Homemade Apple Pie features a flaky, buttery crust filled with a tender, warmly spiced apple filling. Perfectly balanced with a mix of tart and sweet apples, the pie is baked to golden perfection and makes an ideal dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Pie Crust
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 6–8 tablespoons ice water
Apple Filling
- 6 cups thinly sliced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp recommended)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed
Topping
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon sugar (for sprinkling)
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, salt, and sugar. Cut in the cold unsalted butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Form the dough: Gradually add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing gently until the dough just comes together. Divide the dough into two disks, wrap them in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 1 hour to firm up.
- Make the filling: Toss the thinly sliced apples with granulated sugar, brown sugar, flour, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and lemon juice. Let this mixture sit for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the apples to release some juice.
- Preheat oven and prepare pie pan: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out one dough disk on a floured surface and fit it into a 9-inch pie pan, trimming any excess dough along the edges.
- Assemble pie: Add the apple filling evenly into the crust and dot the filling with cubed unsalted butter. Roll out the second dough disk and carefully place it over the filling. Trim, crimp the edges to seal, and cut slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape during baking.
- Apply egg wash and sugar: Brush the top crust with the beaten egg to achieve a shiny, golden finish and sprinkle the surface with sugar for added sweetness and crunch.
- Bake the pie: Place the pie on a baking sheet to catch any drips and bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling through the vents.
- Cool before serving: Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack for at least 2 hours to allow the filling to set properly before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith or sweet varieties like Honeycrisp for a balanced flavor.
- Chilling the dough is essential for a flaky crust.
- To prevent a soggy bottom crust, place the pie pan on a preheated baking sheet or pizza stone.
- Letting the pie cool completely helps the filling thicken and slice neatly.
- Egg wash enhances crust color and texture but can be skipped or substituted with milk for a lighter finish.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
