Apple Pie Recipe
This homemade apple pie recipe features a flaky, buttery crust and a warm, cinnamon-spiced apple filling. It's the perfect comfort dessert for holidays or anytime you're craving a classic treat.
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter cold and cubed
- 1 tsp salt
- 6 –8 tbsp ice water
- 6 medium apples Granny Smith or Honeycrisp, peeled and sliced
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour for filling
- 1 egg beaten (for egg wash, optional)
- 1 tbsp coarse sugar optional topping
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix flour and salt. Cut in cold butter until crumbly.
- Add ice water gradually until dough forms. Divide in half, wrap, and chill for 1 hour.
- In another bowl, mix apples, sugars, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and flour.
- Roll out one dough half and fit into a 9-inch pie dish. Add apple filling.
- Roll out second dough, place on top. Seal and crimp edges. Cut slits in the top.
- Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with coarse sugar (if using).
- Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 50–60 minutes, until golden and bubbling.
- Cool for at least 2 hours before slicing and serving.
Notes
Use a mix of apple varieties for deeper flavor.
Store-bought pie crust works as a quick alternative.
Let the pie cool completely to avoid runny filling.