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Ingredients
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Pie Crust
Apple Filling
Topping
Serving
Method
Pie Crust
- 1
Prepare the Dough
In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and salt. Cut the unsalted butter into the flour mixture using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- 2
Add Ice Water
Gradually add the ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing gently with a fork until the dough comes together. Avoid overmixing.
- 3
Chill the Dough
Divide the dough in half, shape into discs, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- 4
- 5
Prepare Top Crust
Roll out the second disc of dough for the top crust. You can either leave it whole or cut it into strips for a lattice design.
Apple Filling
- 6
Prepare Apples
Peel, core, and slice the Granny Smith apples into thin slices.
- 7
Mix Filling Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced apples, granulated sugar, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Toss until apples are well coated.
- 8
Add Vanilla
Stir in the vanilla extract to the apple mixture.
- 9
Fill the Pie Crust
Pour the apple filling into the prepared pie crust, spreading it evenly.
Assembly
- 10
Top the Pie
Place the top crust over the apple filling. If using a whole top crust, cut slits for steam to escape. If using strips, weave them over the filling.
- 11
Brush with Butter
Melt the unsalted butter and brush it over the top crust. Then sprinkle with milk and granulated sugar.
- 12
Bake
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Bake the pie for 15 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 350°F (175°C) and continue baking for 30-35 minutes, or until the apples are tender and the crust is golden brown.
Serving
- 13
Cool and Serve
Allow the pie to cool for at least 20 minutes before slicing. Serve warm with scoops of vanilla ice cream.