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Apple Pie

Apple Pie

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This apple pie feels like pure comfort in dessert form—soft, cinnamon-kissed apples tucked into a flaky, buttery crust that turns beautifully golden in the oven. It tastes sweet, cozy, and just a little bright from the fruit, with a rich, warm filling that makes every bite feel familiar and comforting.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Chilling and Cooling Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American, North American
Calories: 505
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Apple Filling
  • 8 apples Granny Smith or similar, peeled & sliced
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 3/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/8 tsp nutmeg
  • 2 tbsp flour or cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp lemon or lime juice
Pie Crust
  • 1 1/2 sticks cold butter cubed
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 9 tbsp water ice-cold
Thickener & Finish
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch with a little water
  • 1/2 stick butter
  • egg wash 1 egg
  • sugar for topping

Equipment

  • 1 pie pan
  • 1 mixing bowl
  • 1 saucepan
  • 1 rolling pin
  • 1 oven

Method
 

  1. Toss sliced apples with sugar, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, flour/cornstarch, and lemon juice. Let sit for 35 minutes to release juices.
  2. Mix flour, salt, baking powder, and sugar. Add cold butter and mix until crumbly. Gradually add ice water until dough forms. Shape into a disc and chill for 20 minutes.
  3. Drain the apple juices into a saucepan. Add cornstarch mixed with a little water and cook until thickened. Remove from heat, stir in 1/2 stick butter, then mix back with apples.
  4. Roll out half the dough and place in a greased pie pan. Add apple filling. Roll out top crust, cover, trim, and seal edges.
  5. Brush top with egg wash and sprinkle sugar. Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 20 minutes. Then reduce to 375°F (190°C) for 30 minutes.
  6. Let the pie rest for at least 2 hours before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 220gCalories: 505kcalCarbohydrates: 73gProtein: 4gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 61mgSodium: 602mgPotassium: 244mgFiber: 5gSugar: 39gVitamin A: 806IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 56mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Simple Tips:
  1. Put a tray under the pie to catch drips.
  2. Letting it cool fully, better slices (no runny filling).

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