Apple pie is a quintessential dessert that celebrates the natural sweetness and delicate tartness of apples. This recipe will guide you in creating a mouth-watering, flaky apple pie from scratch, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the Pie Crust:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cold and cut into pieces
- ¼ to ½ cup ice water
For the Apple Filling:
- 7-8 cups peeled, cored, and sliced apples (about 7-8 medium-sized apples)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon butter, cut into small pieces
Instructions
- Prepare the Pie Crust: Combine the flour, salt, and sugar in a large bowl. Add the butter and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to cut it into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually stir in the ice water, just until the dough comes together. Divide the dough in half, shape into disks, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least one hour.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Make the Apple Filling: In a large bowl, mix together the apples, granulated sugar, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice until the apples are well coated.
- Assemble the Pie: Roll out one of the dough disks on a floured surface to fit your pie dish. Transfer it to the dish and trim the edges, leaving a small overhang. Pour the apple filling into the crust, distributing evenly, and dot with the pieces of butter.
- Roll out the second dough disk and place it over the apple filling. Trim, fold, and crimp the edges. Cut a few slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape.
- Bake the Pie: Place the pie on a baking sheet to catch any drips. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the filling is bubbling. If the edges of the crust start to brown too quickly, cover them with aluminum foil.
- Let the pie cool for at least 2 hours before serving. This gives the filling time to set.
Serve your homemade apple pie with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for a delightful dessert that is sure to please!