Description
This Best Apple Pie Recipe features a perfectly spiced apple filling and a flaky, golden crust. With clear instructions, it’s easy to make this classic dessert everyone will love. Whether for holidays, gatherings, or a cozy family dinner, this pie is always a crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
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For the Crust
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 6–8 tbsp ice water
For the Filling
- 6–7 cups mixed apples (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Jonagold), peeled, cored, and sliced
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- 2 tbsp cornstarch or tapioca starch
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
For Finishing
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tbsp milk
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and sugar. Cut in chilled butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough just comes together. Divide into two disks, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least 1 hour.
- Macerate the Apples: Toss the apple slices with sugars, spices, lemon juice, zest, and cornstarch in a large bowl. Let sit for 30 minutes to release juices.
- Cook the Filling: Drain the apples, reserving the liquid. Cook the reserved liquid with 2 tbsp butter in a saucepan over medium heat until syrupy, about 5-7 minutes. Combine with apples.
- Roll Out the Dough: Roll out one dough disk on a floured surface and line a 9-inch pie dish. Prick the bottom with a fork and chill. Roll out the second disk for the top crust or lattice.
- Assemble the Pie: Fill the crust with the prepared apple mixture. Cover with the top crust or lattice, trimming and crimping the edges. Chill for 30 minutes.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Brush the crust with egg wash and sprinkle with sugar. Bake for 15 minutes, then reduce heat to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 50-75 minutes until the crust is golden and the filling is bubbly.
- Cool: Let the pie cool completely before serving to set the filling.
Notes
- For a vegan crust, substitute butter with vegan butter and skip the egg wash.
- Use a mix of tart and sweet apples for a balanced flavor.
- To freeze, wrap the unbaked pie in foil and freeze for up to 2 months. Bake from frozen or after thawing in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg