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Classic Homemade Apple Pie Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 2 hours 25 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This classic Apple Pie recipe features a flaky homemade crust filled with a spiced tart apple mixture, perfectly balanced with cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice. Baked to a golden brown, it’s an irresistible dessert perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

Pie Crust

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
  • 6 to 8 tablespoons ice water

Apple Filling

  • 6 to 7 cups tart apples (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed

Egg Wash

  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon milk

Instructions

  1. Make the Pie Crust: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and sugar until combined. Cut in the chilled, cubed butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing gently until the dough just comes together. Divide the dough into two disks, wrap each in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up.
  2. Prepare the Apple Filling: In a large bowl, toss the peeled, cored, and thinly sliced apples with granulated sugar, brown sugar, flour, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, salt, and lemon juice. Mix thoroughly to coat all the apples evenly. Set the filling aside while preparing the crust.
  3. Assemble the Pie: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). On a floured surface, roll out one disk of chilled dough into a circle large enough to fit a 9-inch pie plate. Carefully transfer it to the pie plate and gently press it into the bottom and sides. Pour the prepared apple filling into the crust and dot the filling evenly with the cubed butter. Roll out the second dough disk and place it over the apple filling. Crimp the edges of the top and bottom crusts together to seal, then cut a few slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape during baking.
  4. Egg Wash and Bake: In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and milk to make an egg wash. Brush the top crust generously with this mixture to achieve a golden, glossy finish. Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake at 425°F (220°C) for 20 minutes. Then reduce the oven temperature to 375°F (190°C) and continue baking for 40 to 50 minutes more, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling through the slits. Remove the pie from the oven and allow it to cool before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Use tart apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best balance of sweetness and acidity.
  • Make sure the butter and water are chilled to keep the crust flaky.
  • Allowing the pie to cool before serving helps the filling set and makes for cleaner slices.
  • You can cover the edges with foil if they brown too quickly during baking.
  • If you prefer, lattice or decorative crusts can be used instead of a full top crust.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/classic-homemade-apple-pie-recipe-2/