Making a home apple pie is a delightful endeavor! Here’s a classic recipe to guide you through the process:
Ingredients:
For the crust:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cold and cut into cubes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 6-8 tablespoons ice water
For the filling:
- 6-8 medium-sized apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and sliced
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- A pinch of salt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
For assembling:
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon milk or water (for egg wash)
- Additional granulated sugar (for sprinkling on top)
Instructions:
1. Prepare the crust:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt.
- Add the cold cubed butter. Using a pastry cutter or your hands, work the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough just comes together.
- Divide the dough in half, shape each half into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
2. Prepare the filling:
- In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and lemon juice. Toss until the apples are evenly coated. Set aside.
3. Preheat your oven:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
4. Roll out the dough:
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disc of dough into a circle large enough to line the bottom and sides of your pie dish. Carefully transfer the dough to the pie dish.
5. Add the filling:
- Pour the apple filling into the prepared pie crust, spreading it out evenly.
6. Top the pie:
- Roll out the second disc of dough into a circle large enough to cover the top of the pie. You can create a lattice crust or simply place the entire circle over the filling. Trim any excess dough and crimp the edges to seal.
7. Bake:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and milk (or water) to make an egg wash. Brush the top crust with the egg wash and sprinkle with additional sugar.
- Place the pie on a baking sheet (to catch any drips) and bake in the preheated oven for 45-55 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
8. Cool and serve:
- Allow the pie to cool for at least 1 hour before serving. Serve slices warm or at room temperature, optionally topped with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Enjoy your homemade apple pie!
