Description
Classic Apple Pie is a cherished dessert that perfectly blends a flaky crust with tender, spiced apples. This comforting treat is ideal for family gatherings or holiday celebrations, filling your home with delightful aromas. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an indulgent finish that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 6–8 Granny Smith apples (peeled and sliced)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ cup ice water
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, mix flour and salt. Cut in cold butter until crumbly. Gradually add ice water until dough forms. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat to 425°F (220°C).
- Make the Filling: Toss sliced apples with sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and flour in a bowl.
- Roll Out Dough: Roll out half of the chilled dough into a circle and place it in a pie pan.
- Assemble the Pie: Pour the apple filling into the crust. Roll out the second half of the dough for the top crust; cut slits for steam vents and seal edges.
- Bake: Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Use chilled ingredients to achieve a flakier crust. Experiment with apple varieties for different flavor profiles. Allow pie to cool for at least two hours before slicing to set the filling properly.