Description
A classic apple pie with a perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors, complemented by a buttery, flaky crust. It’s a comforting dessert that evokes memories of family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 6 to 8 tablespoons ice water
- 6 to 8 apples, peeled and sliced
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon butter, to dot
- 1 egg (for egg wash, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, and sugar. Cut in cold butter until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in ice water, one tablespoon at a time, until a dough forms. Do not overwork the dough.
- Divide the dough in half, shape into discs, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Toss sliced apples with sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice.
- Roll out one dough disc and place it in a pie pan. Fill with apples and dot with butter.
- Roll out the second disc, place it over the filling, seal the edges, and cut slits on top.
- Brush with beaten egg if desired.
- Bake for 15 minutes at 425°F, then reduce to 350°F (175°C) for 35-45 minutes.
- Cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
For best results, use a mixture of tart and sweet apples for flavor complexity. Chill the dough well for maximum flakiness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg