Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of a classic Apple Pie with this easy-to-follow recipe. Perfect for fall baking or a holiday dessert, this homemade pie features a buttery crust filled with spiced Granny Smith apples.
Ingredients
Dough:
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 cup unsalted butter (cold, cut into cubes), 6-8 tablespoons ice water.
Filling:
6 cups Granny Smith apples (peeled, cored, and thinly sliced), 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar, 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (cut into small pieces).
Finishing Touches:
1 egg (beaten, for egg wash), 1 tablespoon coarse sugar (optional, for sprinkling).
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Combine flour and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add ice water, one tablespoon at a time. Divide, shape into disks, wrap, and chill.
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat oven. Toss apples with sugars, flour, spices, and lemon juice.
- Assemble: Roll out dough, line pie dish, fill with apples, dot with butter. Add top crust, seal, and vent. Brush with egg wash and sprinkle sugar.
- Bake: Bake until golden and bubbly. Cool before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding ground ginger or a splash of vanilla extract to the apple filling.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
