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Homemade Apple Pie

Delight in a slice of homemade apple pie with a flaky crust and a sweet, spiced apple filling, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Serving Size 8 servings

Ingredients

For the crust

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and diced Cold butter is key for a flaky crust.
  • 6 to 8 tablespoons ice water Add gradually until dough holds together.

For the filling

  • 6 to 8 cups sliced apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp) Mix of sweet and tart apples is recommended.
  • 3/4 cup sugar Taste and adjust according to apple sweetness.
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice Adds brightness to the flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon butter Dot on top of apple mix before covering.

Instructions

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  • In a mixed bowl, combine flour, salt, and sugar. Cut in the cold, diced butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Gradually stir in ice water, one tablespoon at a time, until the dough comes together to form a ball.
  • Divide the dough in half, shape each half into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight if possible.

Assembling the Pie

  • Once chilled, roll out one disk on a floured surface to fit your pie pan and place it in the pan.
  • In a separate bowl, toss the sliced apples with sugar, flour, cinnamon, and lemon juice. Pour this mixture into the prepared pie crust, and dot with small pieces of butter.
  • Roll out the second disk of dough and place it over the apple filling. Seal the edges by crimping together and cut slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape.

Baking

  • Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
  • Reduce the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) and continue baking for an additional 35-45 minutes, or until the apples are tender and the crust is golden brown.
  • Let the pie cool before serving.

Notes

Serve warm, ideally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream. Can sprinkle with additional cinnamon for extra flavor. Allow pie to cool before storing.