Description
Apple pie is a beloved classic that fills your home with the sweet aroma of spiced apples and flaky crust. This delightful recipe combines tart and sweet apples, warm spices, and a buttery crust to create a comforting dessert perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in. Enjoy it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or savor it chilled for breakfast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 medium apples (mix of Granny Smith and Honeycrisp)
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter (cubed)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 6 tbsp ice-cold water
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: In a bowl, mix flour and salt. Cut in cold butter until crumbly. Gradually add ice water until dough forms. Chill for at least 1 hour.
- Prepare the filling: Peel, core, and slice apples. Toss with sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt; let sit for 10 minutes.
- Roll out chilled dough into two circles; fit one into a pie dish.
- Fill with apple mixture and top with second dough circle. Seal edges and cut slits for ventilation.
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Bake for 15 minutes, reduce heat to 350°F (175°C), and bake another 45 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool on a wire rack for at least 2 hours before slicing.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (125g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For an extra flavor twist, add lemon juice to the apple filling or use different apple varieties like Braeburn or Fuji. Serve warm with caramel sauce or whipped cream for indulgence.