Description
Savor the heartwarming essence of Grandma’s Classic Apple Pie, a golden-crusted masterpiece that whispers nostalgia with each delectable slice. Warm cinnamon-spiced apples nestled in a buttery, flaky crust will transport you to cherished family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 cups apples, peeled, cored, and sliced (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Fuji)
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
Sweeteners and Spices:
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Additional Ingredients:
- 6–8 tablespoons ice water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch or flour
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon milk or water
Instructions
- Craft the pastry foundation by whisking flour, salt, and sugar in a spacious mixing vessel. Incorporate chilled butter cubes, using a pastry blender to create a texture resembling coarse sand.
- Gradually introduce ice-cold water, carefully blending until the dough coheres. Separate into two uniform disks, encase in plastic membrane, and chill for minimum 60 minutes to enhance structural integrity.
- Transform crisp apples into delectable filling by combining with sugars, citrus essence, warming spices, and thickening agent. Allow mixture to macerate, enabling natural fruit juices to develop and intensify flavor profile.
- Warm the culinary workspace to 375F, preparing for pie transformation. Gently roll one pastry disk onto floured surface, draping carefully into pie vessel and trimming excess edges with precision.
- Distribute seasoned apple mixture into prepared crust, strategically placing butter fragments across the surface for enhanced richness.
- Elegantly crown the filling with second pastry disk, meticulously sealing edges and creating decorative crimped border. Delicately slice venting channels to permit steam escape.
- Whisk egg with dairy liquid, creating golden glaze to brush across pastry surface, ensuring beautiful caramelized appearance during baking.
- Transfer pie to heated oven, monitoring for approximately 55 minutes until crust achieves rich amber tone and filling bubbles tantalizingly. Shield exposed edges with aluminum shield if browning occurs prematurely.
- Allow pie to rest and stabilize for two hours, permitting filling to set and flavors to harmonize. Serve accompanied by creamy vanilla ice cream or billowy whipped cream for ultimate indulgence.
Notes
- Use cold butter straight from the refrigerator to achieve a flaky, tender pie crust that melts in your mouth.
- Avoid overworking the dough to prevent tough, dense pastry by mixing just until the ingredients come together.
- Rest the dough in the refrigerator to relax the gluten and prevent shrinking during baking.
- Choose firm, tart apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best balance of texture and flavor.
- Drain excess liquid from the apple filling to prevent a soggy bottom crust and ensure a perfectly crisp base.
- Create decorative lattice or cut-out designs on the top crust for a professional bakery-style presentation.
- Sprinkle a bit of raw sugar on the crust for extra crunch and a beautiful sparkly finish.
- Swap wheat flour with gluten-free flour blend for a celiac-friendly version of this classic dessert.
- Reduce sugar for a less sweet pie or use alternative sweeteners like maple syrup for a different flavor profile.
- Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream to elevate the classic dessert experience.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 392
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 181 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 33 mg