🍎 Classic Apple Pie
A warm, sweet, and spiced dessert featuring tender apples baked inside a flaky pie crust. Perfect for any occasion.
🥧 Ingredients
Pie Crust (for top and bottom)
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 cup (225 g) cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 6–8 tbsp ice water
Apple Filling
- 6 cups peeled, cored, and sliced apples (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or a mix)
- ¾ cup sugar (adjust based on apple sweetness)
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour or cornstarch (for thickening)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg (optional)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp butter, cut into small pieces
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Make the Pie Dough
- In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, and salt.
- Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add ice water until dough holds together.
- Divide into two discs, wrap in plastic, and chill 30 minutes.
2️⃣ Prepare the Filling
- Combine apples, sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and vanilla in a large bowl.
- Toss gently to coat evenly.
3️⃣ Assemble the Pie
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Roll out one dough disc and place in a 9-inch pie dish.
- Add apple filling and dot with butter.
- Roll out second disc for the top crust. Place over apples.
- Seal edges and cut small slits to release steam.
4️⃣ Bake
- Bake 45–55 minutes until the crust is golden brown and apples are tender.
- Cool at least 2 hours before serving for the filling to set.
🍨 Serving Ideas
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
- Sprinkle a little powdered sugar for a bakery-style look.
- Drizzle with caramel sauce for extra indulgence.
💡 Tips
- Use a mix of tart and sweet apples for balanced flavor.
- Brush the crust with egg wash for a golden shine.
- Make ahead: Pie can be baked and stored at room temperature for 1–2 days or frozen before baking.
If you want, I can also provide:
- 🍏 A quick 30-minute apple pie recipe using pre-made crust
- 🥧 Apple crumble pie (no top crust, with streusel topping)
- 🍎 Caramel apple pie recipe with extra gooey filling.
Do you want me to share one of these variations?
