Made In House Apple Pie Recipe
Make Made In House Apple Pie Recipe in just 2h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Pie Crust
Apple Filling
Topping
Method
Pie Crust
- 1
Prepare the Pie Crust
In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and salt. Cut in the unsalted butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- 2
Add Water
Gradually add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough comes together. Divide the dough in half, shape into discs, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Apple Filling
- 3
Prepare the Apples
Peel, core, and slice the Granny Smith apples into thin slices. Place them in a large bowl.
- 4
Mix Filling Ingredients
Add granulated sugar, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, lemon juice, cornstarch, vanilla extract, and salt to the sliced apples. Toss until well combined.
- 5
Let Filling Rest
Allow the apple mixture to sit for about 15 minutes to let the juices mix.
Assembling the Pie
- 6
Roll Out the Dough
Take one disc of dough from the refrigerator and roll it out on a floured surface into a 12-inch circle. Place it in a 9-inch pie pan.
- 7
Add Apple Filling
Pour the apple filling into the pie crust, spreading it evenly.
- 8
Roll Out Top Crust
Roll out the second disc of dough into another 12-inch circle. Cut slits in the top for steam vents or create a lattice pattern.
- 9
Top the Pie
Place the top crust over the apple filling. Trim the excess dough and crimp the edges to seal. Brush the crust with egg wash and dot with unsalted butter.
Baking
- 10
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- 11
Bake the Pie
Bake the pie in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Then reduce the temperature to 350°F (175°C) and continue baking for an additional 35-40 minutes, or until the apples are tender and the crust is golden brown.
- 12
Cool and Serve
Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool for at least 2 hours before slicing and serving.