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A freshly baked homemade apple pie with a golden crust

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This recipe guides you through baking a delicious apple pie entirely from scratch. It involves preparing a homemade crust and a flavorful apple filling, resulting in a classic dessert.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, very cold and cubed
  • 1/2 cup ice water
For the Apple Filling
  • 6 medium apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
For Assembly
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (for sprinkle)

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowls
  • Pastry blender or fork
  • Rolling pin
  • 9-inch pie plate
  • Sharp knife
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Make the Pie Crust
  1. In a large bowl, combine flour and salt; cut in cold, cubed butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  2. Gradually add ice water, mixing until a dough forms; divide the dough in half, flatten into discs, wrap, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
Prepare the Apple Filling
  1. In a separate large bowl, combine sliced apples with sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice; toss gently to coat evenly.
Assemble the Pie
  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C); roll out one dough disc and carefully transfer it to a 9-inch pie plate.
  2. Pour the apple filling into the pie crust; roll out the second dough disc and place it over the filling.
  3. Trim and crimp the edges of the crust; create vents on top, brush with beaten egg, and sprinkle with sugar.
Bake the Pie
  1. Bake for 15 minutes at 425°F (220°C); reduce oven temperature to 375°F (190°C) and continue baking for 45-50 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and apples are tender.
  2. Let the pie cool completely on a wire rack before slicing and serving.

Notes

For best results, use a mix of tart and sweet apples like Granny Smith and Honeycrisp. Chilling the dough adequately is crucial for a flaky crust.