Apple Pie Recipe
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Ingredients
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Pie Crust
Apple Filling
Topping
Method
Pie Crust Preparation
- 1
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and salt. Whisk together until blended.
- 2
Cut in Butter
Add the unsalted butter, cut into small cubes, to the flour mixture. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- 3
Add Ice Water
Gradually add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough comes together. Do not overmix.
- 4
Chill the Dough
Form the dough into a ball, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Apple Filling Preparation
- 5
Prepare Apples
Peel, core, and slice the apples. Place them in a large mixing bowl.
- 6
Mix Filling Ingredients
Add granulated sugar, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, lemon juice, all-purpose flour, and vanilla extract to the apples. Toss until evenly coated.
Assembling the Pie
- 7
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- 8
Roll Out Dough
On a floured surface, roll out half of the chilled dough to fit your pie dish. Place it in the dish and trim the edges.
- 9
Add Apple Filling
Pour the apple filling into the crust, spreading it evenly.
- 10
Top with Second Crust
Roll out the second half of the dough and place it over the filling. Trim and crimp the edges to seal.
- 11
Brush and Sprinkle
Brush the top crust with melted unsalted butter and sprinkle with granulated sugar.
Baking the Pie
- 12
Bake
Bake the pie in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
- 13
Cool and Serve
Allow the pie to cool for at least 2 hours before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature.
