Description
A classic apple pie recipe with perfectly tender apples, a buttery flaky crust, and just the right amount of spice. Perfect for any occasion and guaranteed to please.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour (310g)
- 1 cup unsalted butter (226g, cold and cubed)
- ½ tsp salt
- 6–8 tbsp ice water
- 6–7 medium apples (about 6 cups, peeled and sliced)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar (150g)
- ¼ cup brown sugar (50g)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- ⅛ tsp ground cardamom (optional)
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour (15g)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp butter (28g, cut into small pieces)
Instructions
- Make the crust: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Add the cold, cubed butter and use a pastry cutter or two forks to cut it into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs. Slowly add ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing gently until the dough comes together. Divide into two discs, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 1 hour.
- Prep the apples: Peel, core, and slice your apples into thin slices (about ¼ inch thick). Toss them in a large bowl with the granulated sugar, brown sugar, spices, flour, and lemon juice until evenly coated. Let them sit while you roll out the dough.
- Roll out the crust: On a floured surface, roll out one disc of dough into a 12-inch circle. Gently transfer it to your pie dish, letting the edges hang over slightly. Pour in the apple filling and dot the top with small pieces of butter.
- Top the pie: Roll out the second disc of dough and place it over the apples. Trim and crimp the edges to seal. Cut a few slits in the top for steam to escape.
- Bake: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush the top crust with an egg wash (1 egg beaten with 1 tbsp water) and sprinkle with sugar for extra shine. Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the apples are bubbling.
- Cool: Let the pie cool for at least 2 hours before slicing. This helps the filling set up properly.
Notes
[‘Chill the dough for a flaky crust.’, ‘Use a mix of tart and sweet apples for the best flavor.’, ‘Let the filling sit to draw out juices and create a perfect texture.’, ‘Cover crust edges with foil or a pie shield if they brown too quickly.’]
- Prep Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Fat: 14
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Protein: 4
Keywords: apple pie, homemade apple pie, classic dessert, flaky crust, fall dessert