Description
Experience the ultimate comfort of a classic apple pie featuring a perfectly flaky, buttery crust and a spiced, tender fruit filling. This reliable, beginner-friendly recipe uses precise temperature techniques to ensure distinct buttery layers and a stable, delicious filling that never turns soggy. It is a timeless American dessert that delivers bakery-quality results right from your own kitchen pantry, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
2.5 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
0.75 cup granulated sugar
6 large Granny Smith apples, peeled and thinly sliced
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Pinch of salt
Ice water as needed
Instructions
Combine the flour and a pinch of salt in a large mixing bowl.
Cut the chilled butter into the flour using a pastry cutter until the mixture resembles coarse, pea-sized crumbs.
Gradually add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough just holds together.
Divide the dough into two disks, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for one hour.
In a bowl, toss the sliced apples with sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice.
Let the apple mixture sit for 15 minutes to macerate.
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Roll out one dough disk and place in a pie dish.
Add the apple filling, then cover with the second rolled-out dough disk, crimping the edges to seal.
Cut vents in the top crust and bake for 50 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
Keep all dough ingredients as cold as possible to ensure a flaky crust. Macerating the apples helps remove excess liquid, which is the key to preventing a soggy bottom. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days.
- 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