Description
Classic Apple Pie Recipe with flaky crust, juicy apples, and warm spices. Perfect for cozy gatherings or a comforting weeknight treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2½ cups (315g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, very cold and cubed
- ½ cup (120ml) ice water, plus more as needed
- 8 cups (about 3 pounds/1.4kg) apples, peeled, cored, and sliced ¼-inch thick (use a mix of Granny Smith and Honeycrisp for the perfect tart-sweet balance)
- ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (50g) brown sugar, packed
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground allspice
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 1 large egg, beaten with 1 tablespoon milk (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon coarse sugar for sprinkling
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Pie Crust In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt. Add the cold cubed butter and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work quickly, cutting the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse meal with some pea-sized butter pieces remaining. Drizzle ice water over the mixture, starting with ½ cup and adding more as needed, one tablespoon at a time, until the dough begins to form large clumps. Divide the dough in half, shape each half into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Step 2: Prepare the Apple Filling In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, granulated sugar, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Toss gently to coat all apple slices evenly. Let the mixture sit for 30 minutes to allow juices to release, then drain excess liquid to prevent a soggy pie.
- Step 3: Assemble the Pie Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and place a baking sheet on the lower rack to catch any drips. Roll out one disc of dough on a floured surface into a 12-inch circle and transfer to a 9-inch pie dish. Press gently into the bottom and sides, leaving an overhang. Pour the apple filling into the crust, mounding slightly in the center, and dot with the small butter pieces.
- Step 4: Create the Top Crust and Bake Roll out the second disc of dough and either place it whole on top of the filling with slits cut for steam, or create a lattice pattern by cutting strips and weaving them over the pie. Trim excess dough, fold the edges under, and crimp decoratively. Brush the top with egg wash and sprinkle with coarse sugar. Cover the edges with foil or a pie shield to prevent over-browning. Bake for 20 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake for an additional 40-45 minutes until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling. Let your Apple Pie cool for at least 3 hours before slicing to allow the filling to set.
Notes
Fresh ingredients will always yield the best flavor results.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: Americaine
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350 calories
- Sugar: 20 grams
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 18 grams
- Saturated Fat: 11 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 2 grams
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
Keywords: Apple Pie Recipe