Here’s a classic Lattice-Topped Apple Pie recipe—perfectly golden, sweet-tart, and beautifully presented with a woven crust.
Lattice-Topped Apple Pie
Ingredients (9-inch pie)
For the crust (makes 2 crusts)
- 2 ½ cups (315 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 6–8 tbsp ice water
For the filling
- 6–7 medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and sliced
- ¾ cup (150 g) sugar
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the topping
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 1 tbsp sugar (optional, for sprinkling)
Instructions
- Make the crust
- In a large bowl, mix flour, salt, and sugar.
- Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add ice water, 1 tbsp at a time, until dough comes together.
- Divide into 2 disks, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least 1 hour.
- Prepare the filling
- In a bowl, toss apple slices with sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
- Assemble the pie
- Roll out one disk of dough and fit it into a 9-inch pie pan.
- Add apple filling evenly.
- Roll out the second disk of dough and cut into strips for the lattice.
- Weave the strips over the apples to create a lattice pattern. Trim excess dough and crimp edges.
- Finish the pie
- Brush the lattice and edges with beaten egg.
- Sprinkle a little sugar on top if desired.
- Bake
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Bake for 45–55 minutes, until the crust is golden and filling is bubbling.
- If the edges brown too quickly, cover them with foil after 30 minutes.
- Cool and serve
- Let the pie cool for at least 2 hours to allow the filling to set before slicing.
💡 Tips:
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of ground cloves or cardamom to the filling.
- Use a mix of tart and sweet apples for depth of flavor.
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream for a classic dessert.
If you want, I can give a shortcut version with store-bought crust that still makes a beautiful lattice pie, perfect if you’re short on time.
Do you want me to do that?
