Jul 13 2026
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Apple Pie Recipe

Inspired by Red Arrow Diner
Time2h
Serves8

Classic apple pie served with vanilla ice cream.

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Ingredients

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Pie Crust

Filling

Topping

To Serve

Method

Preparing the Pie Crust

  1. 1

    Make the Pie Dough

    In a large mixing bowl, combine 2.5 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar, and 0.5 teaspoons of salt. Mix well.

  2. 2

    Cut in Butter

    Add 1 cup of 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. 3

    Add Ice Water

    Gradually add 4 tablespoons of ice water, stirring gently until the dough comes together. Divide the dough in half, shape into discs, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Preparing the Filling

  1. 4

    Peel and Slice Apples

    Peel, core, and slice 6 medium Granny Smith apples into thin slices.

  2. 5

    Mix Filling Ingredients

    In a large bowl, combine sliced apples with 0.75 cups of granulated sugar, 0.25 cups of brown sugar, 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, 0.25 teaspoons of ground nutmeg, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, and 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour. Toss until apples are well coated.

  3. 6

    Add Vanilla

    Stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract into the apple mixture.

Assembling and Baking the Pie

  1. 7

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).

  2. 8

    Roll Out Dough

    On a floured surface, roll out one disc of chilled dough to fit your pie pan. Transfer it to the pie pan, pressing it into the sides and bottom.

  3. 9

    Fill with Apples

    Pour the apple filling into the crust, spreading it evenly.

  4. 10

    Top with Second Crust

    Roll out the second disc of dough and place it over the apple filling. Trim any excess dough, then crimp the edges to seal. Cut slits in the top to allow steam to escape.

  5. 11

    Brush and Sprinkle

    Brush the top crust with 2 tablespoons of milk and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar.

  6. 12

    Bake the Pie

    Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake for an additional 30-35 minutes, or until the apples are tender and the crust is golden brown.

Serving the Pie

  1. 13

    Cool and Serve

    Let the pie cool for at least 2 hours before slicing. Serve warm slices with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

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