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Classic Homemade Apple Pie Recipe

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This classic American apple pie recipe features a flaky, buttery crust and a spiced apple filling with a perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors. Using a mix of tart and sweet apples, this dessert is baked to golden perfection and is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

For the Crust

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 6–8 tablespoons ice water

For the Filling

  • 6–7 cups apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon cold butter, cut into small pieces
  • 1 egg, beaten with 1 tablespoon water (for egg wash)
  • Optional: sprinkle of coarse sugar for topping

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and sugar. Add the cold butter cubes and cut them in with a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized pieces of butter.
  2. Make the Filling: In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced apples with sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Toss well until the apples are evenly coated with the mixture.
  3. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 425°F (220°C) to preheat while you prepare the pie.
  4. Roll Out Bottom Crust: Roll out one disk of dough on a lightly floured surface into a circle large enough to fit your pie dish with a slight overhang.
  5. Assemble the Pie: Transfer the rolled dough into the pie dish. Pour in the apple filling and scatter the small pieces of cold butter on top of the apples.
  6. Top Crust: Roll out the second dough disk and place it over the filling. Trim the excess dough, fold the edges under, and crimp to seal the pie edges securely.
  7. Vent and Egg Wash: Cut several small slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape during baking. Brush the top with the beaten egg wash and sprinkle with coarse sugar if desired.
  8. Bake the Pie: Bake the pie at 425°F (220°C) for 15 minutes, then reduce the oven temperature to 375°F (190°C) and continue baking for 40–50 minutes until the crust is golden brown and the filling bubbles.
  9. Protect Crust Edges: If the crust edges brown too quickly, cover them with foil to prevent burning.
  10. Cool Before Serving: Allow the pie to cool for at least 2 hours before slicing to let the filling set properly.

Notes

  • Keep butter cold and avoid overworking the dough to achieve the flakiest crust.
  • Use a combination of tart and sweet apples, such as Granny Smith for structure and Honeycrisp or Fuji for sweetness.
  • Bake the pie on the lower oven rack to ensure the bottom crust cooks through fully.
  • Always let the pie cool before cutting so the filling holds together nicely.
  • Author: Maya
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://cozykitchenbymaya.com/classic-homemade-apple-pie-recipe/