Description
A golden, flaky pie crust filled with tender, spiced apples and baked to perfection. This all-American dessert is cozy, comforting, and perfect for holidays or anytime you’re craving a slice of nostalgia.
Ingredients
Pie Crust:
- 2½ cups (310 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 cup (2 sticks / 230 g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 6–8 tbsp ice water
Apple Filling:
- 6 cups (about 6 medium) apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced (Granny Smith + Honeycrisp work well)
- ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (50 g) brown sugar, packed
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp ground allspice
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Assembly:
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 1 tbsp coarse sugar (optional, for sprinkling)
Instructions
- Make the Crust: In a large bowl, whisk flour, salt, and sugar. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add ice water, 1 tbsp at a time, until dough comes together. Divide into 2 discs, wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Prepare the Filling: In a large bowl, toss apple slices with sugars, flour, spices, lemon juice, and vanilla. Let sit 15 minutes.
- Assemble: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll out one dough disc and fit into a 9-inch pie pan. Add apple filling. Roll out second disc and place over filling. Trim, crimp edges, and cut slits for steam. Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with coarse sugar.
- Bake: Place pie on a baking sheet. Bake for 45–50 minutes, until crust is golden and filling is bubbly.
- Cool for at least 2 hours before slicing to allow filling to set.
Notes
- Mix apple varieties for the best flavor and texture.
- If edges brown too quickly, cover them with foil.
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
- Pie can be baked 1 day ahead and stored at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes (plus chilling)
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Pie
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
