Description
Experience the timeless comfort of a classic apple pie, featuring a perfectly flaky, buttery crust encasing crisp, spiced apples. This recipe is designed to maintain structural integrity, ensuring that each slice remains beautiful and tender without becoming soggy. With a harmonious balance of tart Granny Smith apples and warm cinnamon, this dessert is the quintessential autumnal treat that guarantees bakery-quality results in your home kitchen every time.
Ingredients
2.5 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup unsalted butter, cold
0.5 cup cold water
6 cups Granny Smith apples, sliced 1/4 inch thick
0.75 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Pinch of salt
Instructions
Combine the flour and a pinch of salt in a large chilled bowl.
Cut the cold butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
Add cold water one tablespoon at a time while mixing with a fork until the dough binds.
Form the dough into two disks, wrap tightly, and refrigerate for one hour.
Toss the sliced apples with sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice in a bowl.
Roll the first dough disk on a floured surface to fit a 9-inch pie dish.
Transfer the dough to the pie dish, fill with the apple mixture, and cover with the second rolled dough disk.
Seal the edges and cut slits for steam to escape.
Bake at 375°F until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling, approximately 60 minutes.
Notes
Keep the butter extremely cold for the best flaky layers. You can substitute Granny Smith with Honeycrisp apples for a naturally sweeter profile. Ensure the dough is well-chilled before rolling to make handling easier.
- Prep Time: 30
- 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