Description
A timeless and comforting classic, this apple pie features a flaky, buttery crust and a perfectly spiced, sweet-tart apple filling. It’s the quintessential dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
- ½ cup ice water
- 6 cups thinly sliced peeled apples (about 6 medium apples)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash, optional)
- 1 tablespoon coarse sugar (for sprinkling, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a large bowl, combine sliced apples, granulated sugar, all-purpose flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Toss to coat evenly.
- Pour the apple mixture into the bottom pie crust. Dot with butter.
- Cover with the top pie crust. Crimp the edges to seal and cut vents in the top.
- Bake for 15 minutes at 425°F (220°C).
- Reduce oven temperature to 375°F (190°C) and continue baking for another 35-45 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
- Let the pie cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For an extra flaky crust, ensure all ingredients are kept very cold.
- A mix of apple varieties like Granny Smith and Honeycrisp will provide a good balance of tartness and sweetness.
- Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
- Prep Time: PT30M
- Cook Time: PT1H
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg