Description
Warm, golden “Classic Homemade Apple Pie” embodies comfort from Grandma’s kitchen with layers of cinnamon-spiced apples nestled in flaky, buttery crust. Delightful slices promise sweet memories and pure American dessert tradition you’ll cherish with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 cups apples (Granny Smith or mix of sweet and tart), peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
Filling and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Binding and Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup ice water
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Craft a buttery pastry by blending flour and salt, then incorporate cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse sand. Carefully introduce ice water, kneading gently until the dough coheres. Partition into two equal spheres, encase in plastic wrap, and chill for a minimum of 60 minutes.
- Heat the oven to a precise 425F (220C), positioning the rack in the center for optimal baking.
- Create a vibrant filling by combining apple slices with sugar, flour, aromatic cinnamon, warm nutmeg, tangy lemon juice, and a delicate salt sprinkle. Allow the ingredients to intermingle and develop robust flavors while preparing the crust.
- On a lightly dusted surface, roll the first dough disk into a circular shape large enough to drape comfortably within a 9-inch pie dish. Carefully transfer the delicate pastry, allowing a gentle overhang. Generously distribute the seasoned apple mixture, creating a slight dome in the center.
- Transform the second dough disk into a protective canopy, draping it elegantly over the fruit. Trim excess edges and meticulously crimp to create a secure seal. Delicately score several small vents to facilitate steam escape.
- Enhance the pie’s appearance by gently brushing the surface with beaten egg, then sprinkle a light dusting of granulated sugar for a glistening finish.
- Position the pie on a sturdy baking sheet. Initiate baking at 425F for 20 minutes, then reduce temperature to 375F (190C) and continue baking for approximately 30 minutes until the crust achieves a golden hue and the filling bubbles enticingly.
- Exercise patience by allowing the pie to rest and set for a minimum of 2 hours before slicing, ensuring a perfectly structured and gloriously delicious dessert.
Notes
- Choose crisp, tart apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best pie texture and balanced sweetness.
- Keep butter and water extremely cold to achieve a flaky, tender pie crust that melts in your mouth.
- Let the pie filling rest to allow natural apple juices to develop, creating a more concentrated and rich flavor profile.
- Create decorative venting patterns on the top crust to help steam escape and add visual appeal to your pie.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 292 kcal
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg