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Classic Homemade Apple Pie Recipe with Flaky Buttery Crust

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Bake a traditional American classic with this recipe for homemade apple pie. You get a flaky, buttery crust and a perfectly spiced apple filling that is ideal for holidays or family gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
  • 1/2 cup ice water, plus more if needed
  • 6 large Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and sliced 1/4-inch thick
  • 4 large sweet apples (like Honeycrisp or Fuji), peeled, cored, and sliced 1/4-inch thick
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
  • 1 tablespoon coarse sugar (for sprinkling)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Pie Crust: In a large bowl, whisk together the 2 1/2 cups flour and 1 teaspoon salt. Cut in the cold butter cubes using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces of butter remaining.
  2. Gradually add the ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough just comes together. Do not overmix. Divide the dough in half, form each half into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 1 hour.
  3. Prepare the Filling: In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, 2 tablespoons flour, and lemon juice. Toss gently to coat the apples evenly.
  4. Assemble the Pie: On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disk of dough into a 12-inch circle. Carefully transfer the dough to a 9-inch pie plate. Trim the edges, leaving a 1-inch overhang.
  5. Pour the apple filling into the crust. Dot the top of the filling with a few small pieces of leftover butter, if desired.
  6. Roll out the second disk of dough for the top crust. Place it over the filling. Trim the top crust overhang to match the bottom. Crimp the edges to seal. Cut several slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape.
  7. Brush the top crust lightly with the beaten egg wash and sprinkle with coarse sugar.
  8. Bake the Pie: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Place the pie on a baking sheet to catch any drips. Bake for 15 minutes at 425°F.
  9. Reduce the oven temperature to 375°F (190°C). Continue baking for another 40 to 50 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly. If the edges brown too quickly, cover them loosely with foil strips.
  10. Cool the Pie: Let the apple pie cool on a wire rack for at least 3 hours before slicing. This allows the filling to set properly.

Notes

  • For the flakiest crust, keep all your ingredients, especially the butter and water, very cold.
  • Use a mix of sweet and tart apples for the best flavor balance in your filling.
  • Serve this traditional apple pie warm with vanilla ice cream or sharp cheddar cheese.

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