Classic Apple Pie
Classic Apple Pie
Course: DessertServings
4
servingsPrep time
40
minutesCooking time
2
hoursCalories
300
kcalBaking Time
60
Ingredients
For the crust
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp salt
1 tbsp sugar
1 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
6–8 tbsp ice water
- For the filling:
6–8 medium apples (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or a mix), peeled, cored, and sliced
¾ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup brown sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
¼ tsp nutmeg (optional)
2 tbsp all-purpose flour or cornstarch
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
1 tbsp butter, cut into small pieces (for dotting on top of filling)
- For the topping:
1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
1 tbsp sugar (for sprinkling)
Directions
- Make the crust:
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and sugar.
Cut in the cold butter with a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Add ice water, a tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough just holds together.
Divide the dough into two disks, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least an hour.
- Prepare the filling:
In a large bowl, toss the sliced apples with sugars, cinnamon, nutmeg, flour, lemon juice, and vanilla. Let it sit for 15–20 minutes so the juices start to release.
- Assemble the pie:
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
Roll out one dough disk on a floured surface and fit it into a 9-inch pie pan. Trim any excess.
Pour the apple filling into the crust and dot with butter.
Roll out the second dough disk and place it over the filling. Seal the edges by crimping with a fork or your fingers. Cut a few slits in the top to allow steam to escape.
- Finish and bake:
Brush the top crust with the beaten egg and sprinkle with sugar.
Bake at 425°F for 15 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 35–45 minutes more, until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
If the edges brown too quickly, cover them with foil.
- Cool and serve:
Let the pie cool for at least 2 hours so the filling sets properly.
Serve warm or at room temperature with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream
