Here’s a classic Apple Pie recipe — perfect for Christmas or any cozy occasion. It’s tender, spiced, and has a buttery, flaky crust.
🍎 Classic Apple Pie
Ingredients (for 1 9-inch pie)
Pie Crust
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 6–8 tbsp ice water
(Or use a pre-made pie crust for convenience)
Apple Filling
- 6 cups peeled and sliced apples (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or a mix)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
Optional Topping
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 1 tbsp sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the crust
- Combine flour and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add ice water 1 tbsp at a time until dough holds together.
- Divide in half, shape into disks, wrap, and chill 1 hour.
- Prepare the filling
- Toss apples with sugars, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and flour until evenly coated.
- Assemble pie
- Roll out one disk for the bottom crust and place in a 9-inch pie pan.
- Fill with apple mixture.
- Roll out second disk for the top crust, cover, and seal edges. Cut slits for steam vents.
- Optional egg wash
- Brush top with beaten egg and sprinkle sugar for a shiny, sweet finish.
- Bake
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Bake 45–50 minutes until crust is golden and filling is bubbling.
- Cover edges with foil if browning too fast.
- Cool & serve
- Cool at least 2 hours before slicing so filling sets. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Tips & Variations
- Mix tart and sweet apples for depth of flavor.
- Add a pinch of cloves or allspice for a festive Christmas flavor.
- Make a lattice top or decorative cutouts for a beautiful holiday presentation.
- Serve with vanilla ice cream or caramel sauce for extra indulgence.
If you like, I can share a super easy “mini apple pie muffins” version that’s perfect for a Christmas platter or for individual servings.
