Apple pie

Ah, a classic! Here’s a straightforward homemade apple pie recipe that balances sweet and tart flavors with a buttery, flaky crust.

Classic Apple Pie Recipe

Servings: 8

Ingredients:

For the crust (double crust):

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 6–8 tbsp ice water

For the filling:

• 6–7 medium apples (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or a mix), peeled, cored, and sliced
• ¾ cup sugar
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• 2 tsp cinnamon
• ¼ tsp nutmeg
• 2 tsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour (for thickening)
• 1 tbsp butter, cut into small pieces

Optional for topping:

• 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
• 1 tbsp sugar (for sprinkling)

Instructions

1. Prepare the crust:
   • In a large bowl, mix flour, salt, and sugar.
   • Cut in cold butter using a pastry cutter or fingers until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
   • Add ice water 1 tbsp at a time, mixing until dough just comes together.
   • Divide dough in half, shape into disks, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
2. Preheat oven: 425°F (220°C).
3. Prepare the filling:
   • In a large bowl, toss sliced apples with sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and flour. Set aside.
4. Assemble the pie:
   • Roll out one disk of dough on a floured surface to fit a 9-inch pie pan. Place in the pan.
   • Pour the apple mixture into the crust and dot with small pieces of butter.
   • Roll out the second disk for the top crust. Cover the apples, trim excess dough, and crimp edges.
   • Cut small slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape.
5. Optional: Brush the top crust with beaten egg and sprinkle sugar for a golden, shiny finish.
6. Bake:
   • Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 20 minutes.
   • Reduce temperature to 375°F (190°C) and bake for an additional 35–40 minutes, until crust is golden and filling is bubbly.
7. Cool & serve:
   • Let the pie cool at least 2 hours before slicing to allow filling to set.
   • Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for extra indulgence.

If you want, I can also give you a quick 30-minute “rustic apple pie” version that doesn’t require chilling the crust—perfect for last-minute cravings.

Do you want me to share that version too?