Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of a homemade Perfect Apple Pie, featuring a buttery crust filled with a delicious blend of sliced apples, warm spices, and a hint of citrus. This classic dessert is a crowd-pleaser and ideal for any occasion.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (cold, cut into cubes)
- 6 to 8 tablespoons ice water
For the Filling:
- 6 cups thinly sliced peeled apples (Granny Smith and Honeycrisp)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar (packed)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (cut into small pieces)
- 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon coarse sugar (optional, for sprinkling)
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add ice water gradually, mixing until the dough comes together. Chill the dough, then divide and shape into disks.
- Make the Filling: Toss the sliced apples with sugars, spices, flour, and lemon juice until coated.
- Assemble the Pie: Roll out the dough, place one disk in a pie dish, add the filling, top with the second crust, and crimp the edges. Vent the top crust, brush with egg wash, and sprinkle with sugar.
- Bake and Serve: Bake until golden and bubbly. Cool before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream for a classic treat.
- Store leftover pie covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes (plus chilling)
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 59g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
