Apple Pie Recipe
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Ingredients
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Pie Crust
Apple Filling
Topping (optional)
Method
Pie Crust
- 1
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine 2.5 cups of all-purpose flour and 0.5 tsp of salt. Mix well to ensure even distribution.
- 2
Cut in Butter
Add 1 cup of cold, unsalted butter (cut into small cubes) to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- 3
Add Ice Water
Gradually add 0.25 cups of ice water, mixing with a fork until the dough comes together. You may need to adjust the amount of water slightly.
- 4
Chill Dough
Divide the dough into two equal portions, flatten into discs, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Apple Filling
- 5
Prepare Apples
Peel, core, and slice 6 cups of apples. Place them in a large mixing bowl.
- 6
Mix Filling Ingredients
Add 0.75 cups of granulated sugar, 0.25 cups of brown sugar, 1 tsp of ground cinnamon, 0.25 tsp of ground nutmeg, 1 tbs of lemon juice, 2 tbs of all-purpose flour, and 1 tsp of vanilla extract to the sliced apples. Toss everything together gently until the apples are evenly coated.
Assembling and Baking
- 7
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- 8
Roll Out Dough
On a floured surface, roll out one disc of chilled dough into a circle about 12 inches in diameter. Place it into a 9-inch pie pan.
- 9
Add Filling
Pour the apple filling into the pie crust, spreading it evenly.
- 10
Prepare Top Crust
Roll out the second disc of dough and place it over the filling. Trim and crimp the edges to seal. Cut a few slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape.
- 11
- 12
Bake the Pie
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 350°F (175°C) and continue baking for 35-45 minutes or until the apples are tender and the crust is golden brown.
- 13
Cool and Serve
Allow the pie to cool for at least 2 hours before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally with ice cream.
