Apple Pie Recipe
Homemade apple pie served with vanilla ice cream.
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Ingredients
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Pie Crust
Apple Filling
Serving
Method
Pie Crust
- 1
Make the Pie Crust
In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in the unsalted butter with a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- 2
Add Ice Water
Gradually add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough comes together. Avoid overworking the dough.
- 3
Chill the Dough
Divide the dough into two equal parts, shape each into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- 4
- 5
Prepare the Top Crust
Roll out the second disk of dough for the top crust and set aside.
Apple Filling
- 6
Prepare the Apples
Peel, core, and slice the apples. In a large bowl, toss the apple slices with lemon juice, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and flour.
- 7
Fill the Pie
Pour the apple mixture into the prepared pie crust, spreading it evenly. Dot the filling with small pieces of butter.
- 8
Cover with Top Crust
Place the top crust over the filling. Seal the edges by crimping with a fork or your fingers. Cut slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape.
- 9
Bake the Pie
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Bake the pie in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 350°F (175°C) and continue baking for 30-35 minutes, until the apples are soft and the crust is golden brown.
Serving
- 10
Serve with Ice Cream
Allow the pie to cool for at least 15 minutes before slicing. Serve each slice warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.