Apple Pie Recipe
Nothing says comfort like a slice of warm, homemade apple pie! This classic dessert features a buttery, flaky crust filled with sweet and tart apples, spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg. Whether it’s for a holiday gathering or a cozy weekend treat, this apple pie is the perfect way to celebrate the flavors of fall. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an irresistible dessert everyone will love!
Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 6-8 tbsp ice water
For the Filling:
- 6-7 medium apples Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or a mix, peeled, cored, and sliced
- ¾ cup sugar
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp ground allspice optional
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 egg for egg wash
- 1 tbsp coarse sugar optional, for topping
Instructions
Make the Crust:
- In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, and salt. Add cold butter cubes, cutting them into the flour with a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, until the dough begins to come together. Divide the dough in half, shape into disks, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour.
Prepare the Filling:
- In a large bowl, toss apple slices with sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Let sit while you roll out the dough.
Assemble the Pie:
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Roll out one dough disk on a floured surface into a 12-inch circle. Gently transfer to a 9-inch pie dish, pressing it into the bottom. Trim excess dough.
- Fill the pie crust with the apple mixture, mounding it slightly in the center.
- Roll out the second dough disk and place it over the apples. Trim excess, fold the edges under, and crimp to seal. Cut slits or create a lattice top for venting.
Bake the Pie:
- Brush the top crust with a beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse sugar if desired.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the filling is bubbling. If the crust browns too quickly, cover the edges with foil.
Cool and Serve:
- If you can, allow the pie to cool for at least 2 hours to allow the filling to set. If not, enjoy it warm!