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Homemade Apple Pie Recipe From Scratch

Homemade Apple Pie From Scratch


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  • Author: marilyn
  • Total Time: 90
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Experience the pinnacle of classic comfort baking with this homemade apple pie. Featuring a perfectly flaky, chilled butter crust and a tart, spiced Granny Smith apple filling, this recipe focuses on professional techniques like cold-temperature handling to achieve airy layers. By allowing the apples to release moisture with sugar and spices beforehand, you ensure a crisp, tender finish that delights every time. Perfect for those who appreciate a traditional dessert made with high-quality, orchard-fresh ingredients for an authentic, from-scratch kitchen experience.


Ingredients

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2.5 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
0.75 cup granulated sugar
6 large Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 pinch nutmeg
Ice water as needed
0.5 tsp salt


Instructions

Whisk flour and salt together in a large mixing bowl.
Cut cold butter into the flour using a pastry cutter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Add ice water one tablespoon at a time until the dough holds together when pinched.
Divide dough into two disks, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least one hour.
Peel, core, and slice apples into thin, uniform wedges.
Toss apple slices with sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a bowl and let rest for twenty minutes.
Roll out dough disks, line a pie dish with one, fill with apple mixture, and cover with the second crust.
Seal the edges, cut steam vents in the top crust, and bake at 375°F until the crust is golden brown.

Notes

Keep your butter at near-freezing temperatures to ensure the crust remains flaky. Using a combination of apple varieties can enhance the flavor complexity. Always ensure the bottom crust is chilled before adding the filling to prevent a soggy base.

  • Prep Time: 40
  • Cook Time: 50
  • Category: Desserts
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 380
  • Sugar: 22g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 11g
  • Carbohydrates: 52g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg