Classic Apple Pie
A heartwarming classic apple pie with a flaky crust and a perfect balance of sweet and tart apples, spiced just right with cinnamon and nutmeg.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 300 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, chilled and diced
- 6 to 8 tablespoons ice water
- 6 to 8 apples (Granny Smith or other tart varieties), peeled, cored, and sliced
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Mix the flour, salt, and sugar in a large bowl. Cut in the chilled butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in the ice water, a tablespoon at a time, until the dough forms a ball. Divide the dough in half, wrap each half in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Toss the sliced apples with sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice.
- Roll out one half of the dough to fit your pie dish and fill it with the apple mixture. Dot with butter.
- Cover the pie with the second half of the dough, sealing the edges and cutting vents in the top crust.
- Brush the top crust with the beaten egg.
- Bake for 15 minutes, then reduce the heat to 350°F (175°C) and continue baking for 35-45 minutes.
Notes
Always use chilled ingredients to ensure a flaky crust. Let the pie cool for at least an hour before slicing to maintain its shape.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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