Oh yes 🍎🥧—classic Southern-style apple pie time! Crispy, buttery crust with tender, cinnamon-spiced apples.
🥧 Classic Apple Pie
Ingredients
For the Crust (double crust)
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cold, cut into cubes
- 6–8 tbsp ice water
For the Filling
- 6–7 medium apples (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or mix), peeled, cored, and sliced
- ¾ cup sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour (to thicken)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For Brushing
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 1 tbsp sugar (optional for top)
Instructions
1️⃣ Make the Crust
- In a bowl, mix flour, salt, and sugar.
- Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add ice water, 1 tbsp at a time, until dough comes together.
- Divide into two discs, wrap in plastic, chill 1 hour.
2️⃣ Prepare the Filling
- Toss sliced apples with sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, flour, lemon juice, and vanilla.
3️⃣ Assemble Pie
- Roll out one dough disc, fit into 9-inch pie pan.
- Add apple filling.
- Roll out second disc, cover pie. Crimp edges, cut slits on top for steam.
- Brush top with egg wash and sprinkle sugar.
4️⃣ Bake
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Bake 20 minutes, then reduce to 375°F (190°C) for 35–40 min until crust is golden and filling bubbly.
- Cool at least 1 hour before slicing.
Tips for the Perfect Apple Pie 😏
- Mix tart (Granny Smith) and sweet apples (Honeycrisp) for depth.
- Chill dough before baking to avoid shrinkage.
- Cover edges with foil if they brown too fast.
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream for full Southern vibes.
I can also give a Juicy Jay’s signature twist—like a caramel-pecan topping or bourbon-spiked filling—for that next-level dessert.
Do you want me to do that?
