The Best Homemade Apple Pie
Classic American dessert with flaky crust and spiced apple filling
A traditional homemade apple pie featuring tender spiced apples encased in a buttery, flaky pastry crust.
Equipment
Ingredients
Crust
all-purpose flour (chilled)
375 g
granulated sugar
30 g
salt
5 g
unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
225 g
ice water (ice-cold)
60 ml
Filling
Granny Smith apples (peeled, cored, sliced)
1200 g
granulated sugar
150 g
light brown sugar
100 g
all-purpose flour
30 g
ground cinnamon
5 g
ground nutmeg
1 g
lemon juice
15 ml
unsalted butter (cubed)
30 g
Topping
egg (beaten)
1 piece
granulated sugar
15 g
Instructions
Make the Pie Crust
Combine flour, sugar, and salt in a large bowl. Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Add Ice Water
Gradually add ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until dough comes together.
Chill the Dough
Divide dough in half, wrap each portion in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Prepare the Apples
Peel, core, and slice the apples into 1/4-inch thick slices.
Mix the Filling
In a large bowl, combine sliced apples with both sugars, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Toss to coat evenly.
Roll Out the Bottom Crust
Roll out one portion of chilled dough on a lightly floured surface to fit a 9-inch pie pan.
Assemble the Pie
Transfer rolled dough to pie pan, add apple filling, dot with butter cubes.
Add Top Crust
Roll out remaining dough, place over filling, trim and crimp edges. Cut steam vents in top.
Apply Egg Wash
Brush top crust with beaten egg and sprinkle with sugar.
Bake the Pie
Bake at 200°C for 20 minutes, then reduce to 180°C and bake for 35-40 more minutes until golden brown.
Cool Before Serving
Cool pie on wire rack for at least 2 hours before slicing to allow filling to set.
Storage
Best served warm. Cover loosely with foil when reheating to prevent over-browning.
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