Here’s a classic, comforting apple pie recipe with a flaky crust and perfectly spiced filling:
🥧 Classic Apple Pie
Ingredients (serves 6–8)
For the crust
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (225 g) cold butter, cubed
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 6–8 tbsp ice water
(Or use store-bought pie crust for convenience.)
For the filling
- 5–6 apples (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or any firm variety), peeled and sliced
- 3/4 cup sugar (adjust to taste)
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour or cornstarch
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg (optional)
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Make the dough
- In a bowl, mix flour, salt, and sugar.
- Cut in cold butter until crumbly.
- Add ice water gradually until dough forms.
- Divide into two discs, wrap, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
2. Prepare the filling
- In a large bowl, mix sliced apples with sugar, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and vanilla.
- Toss until evenly coated.
3. Assemble the pie
- Roll out one dough disc and place it into a pie dish.
- Add the apple filling.
- Roll out the second dough and place it on top (or cut into strips for a lattice design).
- Seal and crimp the edges. Cut small slits if using a full top crust.
4. Bake
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Bake for 45–55 minutes until the crust is golden and filling is bubbly.
5. Cool and serve
- Let the pie cool for at least 1–2 hours before slicing (this helps the filling set).
- Serve warm—optionally with vanilla ice cream.
Tips
- Mix tart and sweet apples for the best flavor.
- Brush the crust with egg wash + sprinkle sugar for a golden, crispy top.
- If edges brown too fast, cover with foil.
If you want, I can also give you a quick no-crust apple pie or an apple crumble version that’s even easier 🍏
