Apple Pie Recipe: Classic and Flaky
Classic double-crust apple pie with spiced apple filling.
Ingredients
- Crust:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter, cold and cut into small cubes
- 6-8 tbsp ice water.
- Filling:
- 6-7 medium tart apples e.g., Granny Smith or Honeycrisp, about 6 cups sliced
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- Optional: 1/4 tsp ground allspice for warmth
- ⅛ tsp kosher salt
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter cut into small pieces.
- Assembly:
- 1 large egg beaten with 1 tbsp water (for egg wash)
- 1 tbsp coarse sugar e.g., turbinado, for sprinkling.
- For Serving:
- Optional: Vanilla ice cream whipped cream, or cheddar cheese slices
- Suggested Pairings: Hot coffee spiced tea, or warm cider
Instructions
- Mix flour, salt, sugar; cut in butter; add ice water to form dough. Chill 1 hour.
- Toss sliced apples with sugar, flour, lemon juice, spices, salt.
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Roll dough; line 9-inch pie dish. Add filling, dot with butter.
- Top with second crust; crimp edges, cut vents. Brush with egg wash, sprinkle sugar.
- Bake 20 min at 400°F, then 40-50 min at 375°F. Cool 2 hours.
- Serve with ice cream, cider.
Notes
- Use Granny Smith for tartness.
- Store in fridge up to 4 days.
- Try caramel variation.
- Pair with spiced tea.