Irresistible Homemade Apple Pie
Experience the warmth of a homemade apple pie that brings family and friends together. With its flaky crust and sweet-spicy filling, this classic dessert is perfect for any occasion. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a truly delightful treat that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- 6 cups apples (mixed varieties: Granny Smith and Honeycrisp, peeled and sliced)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp salt
- Ice water (as needed)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- For the crust, mix flour and salt in a bowl. Cut in cold butter until crumbly. Gradually add ice water until dough forms.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes.
- For the filling, combine sliced apples with sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and salt in a bowl.
- Roll out half the chilled dough to fit a pie dish. Press into the dish without stretching.
- Pour the apple mixture into the crust-lined pie dish.
- Roll out the remaining dough for the top crust, crimping edges securely after placing it over the filling.
- Cut slits in the top crust for steam to escape and bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (113g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg