Description
Classic American Apple Pie with spiced apples and a flaky crust.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 6 to 8 tablespoons ice water
- 6 to 7 cups Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon milk or water
- Coarse sugar (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix flour, salt, and sugar. Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add ice water gradually until dough forms. Divide in two discs, wrap, and chill for 1 hour.
- Peel, core, and slice apples. Toss with sugars, flour, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. Let sit 10–15 minutes, then drain juices.
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Roll out one dough disc to fit a 9-inch pie dish. Press into pan and trim edges.
- Pour in the apple filling and dot with butter. Roll out second disc and create lattice or full crust top. Seal and crimp edges. Brush with egg wash and sprinkle sugar if desired.
- Bake at 425°F for 20 minutes. Reduce to 375°F (190°C) and bake 40–50 more minutes until golden and bubbling. Tent with foil if browning too fast.
- Cool on a rack for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- Serve with ice cream for extra indulgence.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
- Use a mix of apples for more flavor.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 40-50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Apple Pie, American Dessert, Classic Recipe