Description
This timeless dessert features a perfectly flaky, buttery crust encasing a blend of tart Granny Smith and sweet Honeycrisp apples. Infused with warm cinnamon and thickened to a perfect consistency, this classic American staple offers the ultimate comfort food experience. By utilizing cold-fat techniques and high-quality ingredients, this recipe ensures a professional-grade result with a beautiful golden finish and balanced flavors in every bite.
Ingredients
2.5 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup unsalted butter, cubed and frozen
4 large Granny Smith apples, peeled and thinly sliced
4 large Honeycrisp apples, peeled and thinly sliced
0.75 cup granulated sugar
1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons cornstarch
Pinch of salt
Ice water as needed
Instructions
Combine flour and a pinch of salt in a large mixing bowl.
Cut cold butter into flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Add ice water one tablespoon at a time until the dough just holds together.
Divide the dough into two equal discs, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least one hour.
Toss the peeled and sliced apples with sugar, cinnamon, and cornstarch in a large bowl.
Roll out the first dough disc on a floured surface to a 12-inch circle.
Transfer the bottom crust to a pie dish, add the apple filling, and cover with the second rolled dough disc.
Seal the edges, cut steam vents, and bake until the crust is golden and the filling is bubbly.
Notes
Keep all ingredients as cold as possible to ensure the dough remains flaky. Use a mix of apple varieties to ensure both structural integrity and a balanced flavor profile. If the edges of the crust brown too quickly, cover them with foil.
- Prep Time: 45
- Cook Time: 55
- Category: Summer Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg