Classic Apple Pie (Printable)
Tender spiced apples baked in flaky butter crust for the ultimate comfort dessert
# What You Need:
→ Pie Crust
01 - 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
03 - 1 teaspoon salt
04 - 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
05 - 6-8 tablespoons ice water
→ Apple Filling
06 - 6 cups tart apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
07 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
08 - 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
09 - 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
10 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
11 - 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
12 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
13 - 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
14 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
15 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
→ Assembly
16 - 1 egg, beaten
17 - 1 tablespoon milk
18 - 1 tablespoon coarse sugar
# How-To Steps:
01 - Whisk flour, salt, and sugar in a large bowl. Cut in cold butter using a pastry cutter or fingers until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add ice water, mixing until dough just comes together. Divide dough in half, flatten into discs, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
02 - Combine sliced apples with granulated sugar, brown sugar, flour, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Toss until apples are evenly coated. Set aside.
03 - On a floured surface, roll one dough disc into a 12-inch round. Carefully fit into a 9-inch pie dish and trim excess edges from the rim.
04 - Pour apple mixture into the prepared crust and dot the top with small pieces of butter.
05 - Roll the second dough disc into a 12-inch round and place over the apples. Trim excess dough, fold edges under, and crimp to seal. Cut several small slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape during baking.
06 - Beat egg with milk and brush mixture over the top crust. Sprinkle with coarse sugar if desired.
07 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Bake pie for 20 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 375°F and continue baking for 35-40 minutes until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly.
08 - Transfer pie to a wire rack and let cool for at least 2 hours before slicing to allow filling to set.
# Helpful Tips:
01 -
- The balance of tart and sweet apples creates that perfect cozy filling that tastes like autumn itself
- This crust recipe is forgiving enough for beginners but impressive enough for company
02 -
- Warm dough equals tough crust so keep everything chilled, including your hands and work surface
- The filling should be bubbling thickly through the vents before you remove the pie from the oven
03 -
- Place a baking sheet on the rack below your pie to catch any sugary overflow and save your oven from smoke
- Freeze your butter for 15 minutes before starting if your kitchen runs warm