Homemade Apple Pie (Printer-Friendly Version)
A timeless dessert with flaky crust and cinnamon-spiced apple filling, perfect with vanilla ice cream.
# What You'll Need:
→ Pie Dough
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2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 1/2 sticks cold unsalted butter, cubed
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8 tablespoons ice water, or as needed
→ Filling
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2 1/2 pounds Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
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3/4 cup granulated sugar
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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Juice of 1/2 lemon
→ Topping
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1 large egg, beaten
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1 tablespoon granulated sugar
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1 scoop vanilla ice cream
# Steps to Follow:
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In a medium bowl, combine flour and salt using a fork until evenly mixed.
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Add cubed cold butter and cut it into the flour with a fork until mixture resembles small peas with some lumps remaining.
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Gradually pour in ice water, mixing until dough just begins to form; use additional water as needed to bring dough together without making it sticky.
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Gather dough with hands into a ball, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate until firm.
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Peel, core, and slice apples. In a large bowl, combine apples with sugar, flour, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Toss to evenly coat. Chill until ready to use.
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Set oven to 375°F and allow to reach temperature.
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On a floured surface, divide dough in half and roll each portion into a 9-inch circle approximately 1/8 inch thick.
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Transfer one dough circle into a pie dish, fitting it to cover the bottom and edges. Trim if necessary.
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Pour apple mixture into prepared dough shell and gently press down to even out.
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Place second dough circle over filling, trim excess dough, and crimp edges to seal thoroughly.
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Brush top crust with beaten egg and sprinkle evenly with sugar.
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Cut four slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape during baking.
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Bake pie in preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes, or until crust is golden brown and filling bubbles.
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Let pie cool completely before slicing. Serve slices topped with vanilla ice cream.
# Additional Tips:
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For a flakier crust, keep butter and water ice cold and avoid overworking the dough.
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Cooling the pie before slicing helps the filling set and prevents sogginess.