Description
This classic American dessert features a flaky, buttery crust filled with a perfectly balanced mixture of tart Granny Smith and sweet Honeycrisp apples. By using a precise blend of spices and a thickening agent, this recipe ensures the fruit remains firm and juicy, delivering the quintessential homemade apple pie experience every time.
Ingredients
2.5 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup unsalted butter, cubed and chilled
0.75 cup granulated sugar
6 large Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
1 tsp ground cinnamon
2 tbsp cornstarch
Ice-cold water as needed
Instructions
Combine flour and sugar in a large bowl and cut in cold butter until coarse meal forms.
Add ice-cold water gradually until the dough holds together.
Divide into two disks, wrap, and refrigerate for at least one hour.
Toss sliced apples with sugar, cinnamon, and cornstarch.
Roll out the first disk to a 12-inch circle and place into a 9-inch pie dish.
Fill with the apple mixture.
Roll out the second disk and cover the pie, crimping the edges to seal.
Bake at 375°F for 50 minutes or until the crust is golden brown.
Notes
Chilling the dough twice is essential to prevent shrinking. Using a mix of apple varieties can enhance the flavor complexity. Store at room temperature for up to two days or refrigerate for longer shelf life.
- Prep Time: 30
- 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