Homemade Apple Pie
Nothing says comfort quite like the warm, cinnamon-scented aroma of homemade apple pie. With its flaky crust and sweet-tart apple filling, this classic dessert is perfect for any occasion.
Equipment
- 1 Rolling Pin
- 1 Pie dish
- 1 Paring knife or apple peeler
- 1 Large skillet or saucepan
- 1 Pastry brush
- 1 Cooling rack
Ingredients
Premade Crusts:
- 2 ea Pie Crusts
Or from scratch:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 ½ tbsp sugar
- 1 ¼ cups 2 ½ sticks cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 8-10 tbsp ice water
Filling:
- 8 cups tart apples e.g., Granny Smith, peeled, cored, and sliced
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 ½ tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter for dotting
Egg Wash and Topping:
- 1 egg beaten, for egg wash
- 1 tbsp sugar optional, for sprinkling
Instructions
Prepare the Crust:
- Combine flour, salt, and sugar in a large bowl. Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough forms. Divide into two disks, wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Make the Filling:
- Combine apples, sugars, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a large skillet. Toss with lemon juice. Cook over medium heat for 7-9 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples soften slightly. Cool before adding to the crust.
Assemble the Pie:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out one dough disk to a 12-inch diameter and line a 10-inch pie dish, leaving a 1-inch overhang.
- Add the apple mixture and dot with butter. Roll out the second dough disk to 12 inches, cover the filling, and trim excess. Crimp edges and cut vents.
- Brush the crust with egg wash and sprinkle with sugar.
Bake the Pie:
- Bake for 60-65 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling. Cool for 1-2 hours before slicing to allow the filling to set.
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