Apple Pie

Desserts American CuisinePrep: 30 minsCook: 1 hourServes: 8

Classic American dessert with a flaky, buttery crust
Filled with tender, cinnamon-spiced apples
Perfect for holidays and family gatherings

Apple Pie is a timeless dessert that features a golden, flaky crust filled with sweet and tart apples, gently spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg. It is a staple at many American celebrations and is loved for its comforting flavors and inviting aroma.

This recipe guides you through making a homemade pie crust and a luscious apple filling, resulting in a pie that is both rustic and elegant. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the ultimate treat.

Tips & Serving Suggestions

Use a mix of tart and sweet apples for the best flavor and texture.
Chill your pie dough before rolling for a flakier crust.
Let the pie cool before slicing to allow the filling to set.

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups (315g) all-purpose flour	1 tsp salt
1 tbsp sugar	1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
6-8 tbsp ice water	6 cups (about 900g) peeled, sliced apples (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or a mix)
3/4 cup (150g) sugar	2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 tsp ground cinnamon	1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp salt	1 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp unsalted butter, cut into small pieces	1 egg (for egg wash)
1 tbsp milk (for egg wash)

2 1/2 cups (315g) all-purpose flour

1 tsp salt

1 tbsp sugar

1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed

6-8 tbsp ice water

6 cups (about 900g) peeled, sliced apples (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or a mix)

3/4 cup (150g) sugar

2 tbsp all-purpose flour

1 tsp ground cinnamon

1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

1/4 tsp salt

1 tbsp lemon juice

2 tbsp unsalted butter, cut into small pieces

1 egg (for egg wash)

1 tbsp milk (for egg wash)

Preparation

Prepare the pie dough: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and sugar. Add cold, cubed butter and cut it in with a pastry blender or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Gradually add ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough just comes together. Divide dough in half, shape into disks, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Peel, core, and slice the apples. Toss them with sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and lemon juice. Set aside.

Cooking

Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
On a floured surface, roll out one disk of dough to fit a 9-inch pie pan. Place dough in pan, letting excess hang over the edges.
Fill with apple mixture and dot with butter.
Roll out the second disk of dough and place over the apples. Trim, fold, and crimp the edges. Cut a few slits in the top to vent.
Beat egg with milk and brush over the crust for a golden finish.
Bake for 20 minutes at 425°F (220°C), then reduce heat to 375°F (190°C) and bake for 35-40 minutes more, until the crust is golden and the filling is bubbling.

Serving

Let the pie cool on a wire rack for at least 2 hours before slicing.
Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 slice (about 125g)Calories Per Serving: 320

	% Daily Value		% Daily Value
Total Carbohydrate 48g	17%	Cholesterol 20mg	7%
Total Fat 13g	17%	Saturated Fat 7g	35%
Unsaturated Fat 5g		Trans Fat 0g
Dietary Fiber 3g	11%	Protein 2g	4%
Sodium 210mg	9%	Sugars 22g	24%