🍏 Apple Pie
Apple pie is a classic dessert featuring tender, spiced apple filling encased in a buttery, flaky pastry crust. It’s an iconic comfort food, especially popular in American cuisine.
📝 Classic Apple Pie Recipe (Serves 8)
Ingredients
For the Crust
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 6–8 tbsp ice water
For the Filling
- 6–7 cups peeled and sliced apples (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or a mix)
- ¾ cup sugar
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Optional
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 1 tbsp coarse sugar for sprinkling
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Make the Crust
- In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, and salt.
- Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add ice water, 1 tbsp at a time, until dough comes together.
- Divide dough in half, shape into disks, wrap in plastic, and chill 1 hour.
2️⃣ Prepare Filling
- Toss apple slices with sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and vanilla.
3️⃣ Assemble Pie
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Roll out one disk of dough and fit into a 9-inch pie pan.
- Add apple filling.
- Roll out second disk and cover, or make a lattice top.
- Trim excess dough, crimp edges.
- Brush with egg wash and sprinkle sugar if desired.
4️⃣ Bake
- Bake 20 minutes at 425°F (220°C), then reduce to 375°F (190°C) and bake 35–45 minutes more.
- Cover edges with foil if crust browns too quickly.
5️⃣ Cool & Serve
- Let cool at least 1–2 hours before slicing to set filling.
🔥 Tips
- Use a mix of tart and sweet apples for depth of flavor.
- Toss apples with a little cornstarch for extra thick filling.
- Chill dough well to prevent shrinking.
- Add a pinch of salt to the sugar topping for contrast.
🍽️ Serving Ideas
- With vanilla ice cream (classic à la mode)
- With whipped cream or caramel drizzle
- Paired with sharp cheddar cheese slices (traditional in some regions)
- Serve warm or at room temperature
I can also give a quick shortcut apple pie using store-bought puff pastry or a deep-dish style caramel apple pie version if you want.
