Apple pie is a timeless dessert, beloved across generations and borders. Its flaky crust and spiced apple filling speak of home, comfort, and tradition. Serving apple pie is a delicious way to celebrate the fruits of the harvest season, and its warm, cinnamon aroma is sure to bring everyone to the table.
Classic Apple Pie Recipe:
Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour Chill Time: 2 hours Total Time: 3 hours 30 minutes Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients:
For the Pie Crust:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, chilled and diced
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup ice water
For the Filling:
- 6 to 8 apples, peeled, cored, and sliced (a mix of Granny Smith and Honeycrisp is great)
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons tapioca
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 egg, beaten for egg wash
- Additional sugar for sprinkling on top
Instructions:
- Make the Pie Crust:
- In a food processor, combine flour, salt, and sugar. Add butter and pulse until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Sprinkle ice water over the flour mixture and pulse until the dough starts to come together. Divide the dough in half, form into disks, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Prepare the Filling:
- Toss the sliced apples with sugar, tapioca, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Let the mixture sit to allow the apples to release their juices.
- Assemble the Pie:
- Roll out one disk of dough on a floured surface to fit a 9-inch pie plate. Place the crust in the pie plate and fill with the apple mixture. Dot the top with butter.
- Roll out the second disk of dough and cut into strips to create a lattice top. Lay the strips over the filling and weave into a lattice. Trim excess dough and crimp the edges.
- Brush the lattice top with beaten egg and sprinkle with sugar.
- Bake the Pie:
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Place the pie on a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes.
- Reduce the oven temperature to 375°F (190°C) and continue to bake for 40 minutes or until the apples are soft and the crust is golden brown.
- Cool and Serve:
- Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the filling to set.
Slice into this apple pie and enjoy the sweet and spicy filling encased in a buttery, flaky crust. Whether served as is or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, this pie is a celebration of simplicity and flavor. It’s a dessert that’s sure to end any meal on a high note, especially during the festive season.