Description
This timeless American dessert features a flaky, buttery crust woven into a beautiful lattice pattern, cradling a perfectly spiced filling of Granny Smith and Honeycrisp apples. The combination of tart fruit and warm cinnamon creates a balanced flavor profile, while the lattice top ensures a golden, crisp finish that elevates any occasion. Perfect for holidays or weekend gatherings, this recipe yields a professional, bakery-quality presentation that is as delicious as it is stunning.
Ingredients
2.5 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
6 large Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
0.5 cup granulated sugar
1.5 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tbsp lemon juice
Ice water as needed
Instructions
Combine flour and cold butter in a bowl until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Add ice water one tablespoon at a time until the dough forms a cohesive ball.
Divide the dough into two disks, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for one hour.
Toss sliced apples with sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice in a large bowl.
Roll out the first dough disk into a 12-inch circle and place it into a pie dish.
Roll the second dough disk into a rectangle and cut into one-inch strips.
Fill the crust with the apple mixture.
Weave the dough strips over the apples in a lattice pattern, trimming excess edges and crimping to seal.
Bake at 375°F (190°C) for approximately 60 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
Notes
Keep all dough ingredients cold to ensure a flaky crust. Chill the lattice strips for 15 minutes before weaving to prevent breakage. If the edges brown too quickly, tent them with aluminum foil.
- Prep Time: 45
- Cook Time: 60
- 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