Apple Pie Recipe
Classic apple pie served with vanilla ice cream.
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Ingredients
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Pie Crust
Apple Filling
Topping
Serving
Method
Pie Crust Preparation
- 1
Make the Pie Dough
In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, and salt together.
- 2
Cut in Butter
Cut the cold butter into the flour mixture using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- 3
Add Ice Water
Gradually add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough holds together without being sticky.
- 4
Chill the Dough
Divide the dough in half, shape into disks, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Apple Filling Preparation
- 5
Prepare the Apples
Peel, core, and slice the Granny Smith apples into thin slices.
- 6
Mix the Filling
In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples with granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Toss until the apples are well coated.
Assembling the Pie
- 7
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- 8
Roll Out the Crust
On a floured surface, roll out one disk of dough to fit a 9-inch pie plate. Place it in the pie plate, pressing it into the bottom and sides.
- 9
Add the Filling
Pour the apple filling into the prepared pie crust, spreading it evenly.
- 10
Top the Pie
Roll out the second disk of dough and place it over the apple filling. Seal the edges by crimping them together with your fingers or a fork. Cut slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape.
- 11
Brush and Sugar
Melt the tablespoon of butter and mix it with milk. Brush this mixture over the top crust and sprinkle with granulated sugar.
Baking
- 12
Bake the Pie
Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
- 13
Cool the Pie
Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool for at least 2 hours before slicing.
Serving
- 14
Serve
Slice the pie, serve warm or at room temperature with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side.
