Homemade Apple Pie
Impress your holiday guests by making an apple pie completely from scratch!
Ingredients
For the Pie Crust
- 2 1/2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 cup Unsalted butter (2 sticks, cold and cut into small cubes)
- 6-8 tbsp Ice water
For the Apple Filling
- 6-7 cups Peeled, cored, and sliced apples (a mix of Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Braeburn works well)
- 3/4 cup Granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup Brown sugar
- 1 tsp Ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp Ground nutmeg
- 1 pinch Salt
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice
- 2 tbsp Unsalted butter (cut into small pieces)
Instructions
Making the Pie Crust
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt.
- Add the cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture.
- Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. The butter pieces should be about the size of small peas.
- Gradually add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, and mix the dough with a fork.
- Stop adding water when the dough begins to come together. You want it to be moist but not too sticky.
- Divide the dough into two equal portions and shape each into a flat disc.
- Wrap them in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Chilling the dough helps prevent it from becoming tough.
Making the Apple Filling
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the peeled, sliced apples, granulated sugar, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, salt, and lemon juice. Toss the mixture until the apples are evenly coated.
Assembling the Pie
- Roll out one of the chilled pie crust discs on a floured surface to fit your pie dish. It should be about 1/8-inch thick.
- Carefully transfer the rolled-out crust to your pie dish, gently pressing it into the bottom and along the sides.
- Pour the prepared apple filling into the crust, spreading it evenly.
- Dot the top of the filling with small pieces of butter.
- Roll out the second pie crust disc and place it over the filling.
- Trim any excess dough and crimp the edges to seal the pie.
- Use a sharp knife to make a few small slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape.
Baking the Pie
- Optional: Brush the top crust with a beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake for 45-55 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown, and the filling is bubbling.
- If the edges of the crust start to brown too quickly, you can cover them with foil to prevent over-browning.
Serving the Pie
- Allow the pie to cool on a wire rack for at least 2 hours before serving. This helps the filling set.
- Serve your apple pie warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for a delightful treat!