>>84763705Here's a classic recipe for homemade apple pie:
Ingredients:
For the crust:
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
6-8 tablespoons ice water
For the filling:
6-7 medium apples (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or a mix), peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
¾ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground allspice (optional)
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (for thickening)
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
For the topping:
1 egg, beaten (for brushing)
1 tablespoon granulated sugar (for sprinkling)
Instructions:
Prepare the crust:
In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, and sugar.
Add the chilled, cubed butter to the dry ingredients and cut it in with a pastry cutter (or use your fingers) until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Gradually add the ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough starts to come together.
Divide the dough into two equal portions, shape them into discs, wrap them in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Make the filling:
In a large bowl, toss the sliced apples with lemon juice.
In a separate small bowl, mix the sugars, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice (if using), and flour.
Sprinkle this mixture over the apples and toss until evenly coated.
Assemble the pie:
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
On a floured surface, roll out one disc of dough into a circle about 12 inches in diameter and ⅛ inch thick.
Place the rolled dough into a 9-inch pie dish, pressing it gently into the sides.
Pour the apple filling into the crust and dot with pieces of butter.
Roll out the second disc of dough and place it over the apples. Trim excess dough and crimp the edges to seal.
Cut a few slits on top of the pie to allow steam to escape.
Bake the pie:
Brush the top crust with the beaten egg and sprinkle with granulated sugar.
Bake the pie at 425°F (220°C) for 20 minutes. Then reduce the oven temperature to 375°F (190°C) and continue baking for 40-45 minutes until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
If the edges of the crust start to brown too quickly, cover them with aluminum foil.
Cool and serve:
Let the pie cool on a wire rack for at least 2 hours before serving. This allows the filling to set.
Serve warm or at room temperature, with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream if desired.
Enjoy your homemade apple pie!
