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Delicious Homemade Apple Pie Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This classic homemade apple pie features a flaky, buttery crust filled with tender, spiced apple slices. Perfectly balanced with cinnamon, nutmeg, and a hint of lemon, this dessert is baked to golden perfection and makes a comforting treat for any occasion.

Ingredients

For the Pie Crust

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 6-8 tablespoons ice water

For the Apple Filling

  • 6-7 medium apples (e.g., Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and sliced
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces

Instructions

  1. Make the Pie Crust: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, and salt until well combined.
  2. Incorporate Butter: Add the cold, cubed unsalted butter to the flour mixture. Cut the butter into the flour using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized pieces.
  3. Add Ice Water: Gradually pour in the ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing gently until the dough just comes together without being wet or sticky.
  4. Chill the Dough: Divide the dough evenly into two disks. Wrap each disk in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
  5. Prepare the Apple Filling: In a large bowl, toss the sliced apples with granulated sugar, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, lemon juice, cornstarch, and salt until the apples are evenly coated with the mixture.
  6. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 425°F (220°C) to prepare for baking.
  7. Roll Out Bottom Crust: On a floured surface, roll out one of the chilled dough disks to fit a 9-inch pie dish. Carefully transfer and press it into the pie dish to form the base crust.
  8. Add Filling and Dot with Butter: Pour the apple filling evenly into the bottom crust. Distribute small pieces of the 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter over the top of the apples.
  9. Roll Out Top Crust: Roll out the second disk of dough and place it over the apple filling. Trim excess dough, seal the edges by crimping well, and cut slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape.
  10. Brush and Bake: Lightly brush the top crust with water or an egg wash to promote browning. Place the pie in the preheated oven.
  11. Bake: Bake for 45-50 minutes until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling. If the edges brown too quickly, cover them with foil to prevent burning.
  12. Cool and Serve: Remove the pie from oven and allow it to cool at least 2 hours. Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally with ice cream or whipped cream.

Notes

  • Use tart apples like Granny Smith for a balanced sweet-tart flavor that holds shape well during baking.
  • Chilling the dough is crucial for a flaky crust and to make rolling easier.
  • If the edges brown too fast, use a pie crust shield or foil to prevent burning.
  • Letting the pie cool fully helps the filling to set and makes slicing cleaner.
  • You can prepare the pie crust a day ahead and keep it refrigerated.

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