Apple Pie
Ingredients
- • 375 g all-purpose flour
- • 5 g salt
- • 25 g granulated sugar
- • 230 g cold unsalted butter
- • 120 ml ice water
- • 1.4 kg apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- • 150 g granulated sugar for filling
- • 50 g brown sugar
- • 5 g ground cinnamon
- • 1 g ground nutmeg
- • 30 g all-purpose flour for filling
- • 15 ml lemon juice
- • 30 g butter for dotting
- • 1 item egg
- • 15 ml milk
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and 2 tablespoons sugar. Cut cold butter into small cubes and add to flour mixture.
- 2
Using a pastry cutter or two forks, cut butter into flour until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized butter pieces.
- 3
Gradually add ice water, mixing gently with a fork until dough just comes together. Divide dough in half, form into discs, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- 4
Peel, core, and slice apples into 1/4-inch thick slices. In a large bowl, toss apples with both sugars, cinnamon, nutmeg, flour, and lemon juice.
- 5
Roll out one disc of dough on a floured surface to fit a 9-inch pie pan. Transfer to pan and trim edges, leaving 1-inch overhang.
- 6
Pour apple filling into crust and dot with butter pieces. Roll out second disc and place over filling.
- 7
Trim top crust to 1/2-inch overhang. Fold edges under and crimp to seal. Cut several vents in top crust.
- 8
Beat egg with milk to make egg wash. Brush over top crust.
- 9
Place pie on a baking sheet and bake at 425°F (220°C) for 15 minutes.
- 10
Reduce heat to 350°F (175°C) and continue baking for 40-45 minutes until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbling.
- 11
If edges brown too quickly, cover with foil strips. Cool on a wire rack for at least 2 hours before serving.
Nutrition (per serving)
Nutrition data is approximate and derived from OpenFoodFacts.org. Values may vary based on ingredients, brands, and preparation methods. Not intended as dietary or medical advice.
Chef's Note
"This classic apple pie brings together tart apples and warm spices in a buttery, flaky crust that's worth every minute of effort. Serve it warm with vanilla ice cream and watch it become your family's most requested dessert."
