Description
Experience the ultimate comfort of a homemade apple pie, featuring a golden, buttery crust and a perfectly spiced, tender apple filling. This recipe is designed to be simple and reliable, making it the perfect dessert for holidays, Sunday dinners, or any time you crave a slice of pure, timeless comfort. Impress your friends and family with this classic treat that balances sweetness and spice beautifully, all without any complicated techniques.
Ingredients
6–7 large Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar
6–8 tablespoons ice water
Instructions
Whisk flour, sugar, and salt in a large bowl
Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs
Gradually stir in ice water until the dough forms
Divide dough in two, cover, and chill for 30 minutes
Peel, core, and slice apples into 1/4-inch wedges
Toss apples with sugars, flour, spices, and lemon juice
Preheat oven to 400°F
Roll out the first disk of dough and line the pie dish
Fill with apple mixture, mounding slightly in the center
Roll out second disk, place over apples, and crimp edges
Cut small ventilation slits in the top crust
Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown and bubbling
Notes
Always use ice-cold water and butter for the crust to ensure it stays flakey. Allow the pie to cool before slicing to help the juices set. Store leftovers in an airtight container or cover well with foil.
- Prep Time: 25
- Cook Time: 50
- Category: Recipes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg