Here’s a classic Apple Pie recipe—flaky, buttery crust with tender, spiced apple filling 🍎🥧:
Ingredients (Serves 6–8)
For the Crust
- 2 ½ cups (315 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 cup (225 g) 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 (150 g) sugar
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
Optional Topping
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Sugar, for sprinkling
Instructions
1. Make the crust
- In a bowl, combine flour, salt, and sugar.
- Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add ice water, 1 tbsp at a time, until dough just comes together.
- Divide dough into two discs, wrap in plastic, and chill at least 1 hour.
2. Prepare the filling
- In a large bowl, toss apple slices with sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice.
3. Assemble the pie
- Preheat oven to 425°F / 220°C.
- Roll out one dough disc to fit a 9-inch pie pan; transfer and trim edges.
- Fill with apple mixture, dot with butter.
- Roll out second dough disc, cover pie, and seal edges. Cut slits on top for steam to escape.
- Optional: brush top with egg wash and sprinkle sugar.
4. Bake
- Bake 20 minutes at 425°F (220°C), then reduce heat to 375°F (190°C) and bake 40–45 minutes until crust is golden and filling bubbly.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Tips & Variations
- Extra flaky crust: Use half butter, half shortening, or keep butter very cold.
- Apple mix: Combine tart and sweet apples for depth of flavor.
- Thickening filling: Adjust flour or use cornstarch if apples are very juicy.
- Flavor boost: Add a splash of vanilla or a pinch of ground ginger or cardamom.
If you want, I can give a “bakery-style Apple Pie” recipe with ultra-flaky buttery crust, perfectly spiced tender apple filling, and optional lattice top—essentially a pie that looks and tastes like it came from a gourmet bakery.
Do you want me to do that version?
