Apple Pie Recipe
Apple pie is one of the most comforting and delicious desserts enjoyed around the world. Its warm aroma, crispy golden crust, and sweet apple filling make it a favorite treat for families, especially during holidays and special gatherings.
Equipment
- 1 Mixing bowl
- 2 Rolling pin
- 3 9-inch pie dish
- 4 Knife or apple slicer
- 5 Vegetable peeler
- 6 Measuring cups and spoons
- 7 Pastry cutter or fork
- 8 Baking tray
- 9 Pastry brush (for egg wash)
Ingredients
- For the Pie Crust
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cold unsalted butter cut into cubes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 6 –8 tablespoons ice water
- For the Apple Filling
- 6 –7 medium apples Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work best
- ¾ cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Optional for topping:
- 1 egg for egg wash
- 1 tablespoon sugar for sprinkling
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Pie Dough
- Start by making the pie crust.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, and salt.
- Add the cold butter cubes to the mixture.
- Use your fingers or a pastry cutter to mix until the texture looks like coarse crumbs.
- Slowly add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, until the dough comes together.
- Divide the dough into two equal portions.
- Wrap them in plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for 30–60 minutes.
- Chilling the dough helps create a flaky and tender crust.
Step 2: Prepare the Apple Filling
- While the dough is chilling, prepare the apple filling.
- Peel and slice the apples into thin pieces.
- Place the apple slices in a large bowl.
- Add sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, flour, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
- Mix everything well so the apples are evenly coated.
- The flour helps thicken the filling while baking.
Step 3: Roll the Dough
- After chilling the dough, take one portion out of the refrigerator.
- Sprinkle some flour on your working surface.
- Roll the dough into a 12-inch circle using a rolling pin.
- Carefully place the rolled dough into a 9-inch pie dish.
- Press it gently into the dish and trim the edges if necessary.
- This will be the bottom crust of your pie.
Step 4: Add the Apple Filling
- Now it’s time to add the apple mixture.
- Pour the prepared apple filling into the pie crust.
- Spread the apples evenly.
- Add small pieces of butter on top of the apples.
- Butter adds richness and enhances the flavor of the pie.
Step 5: Add the Top Crust
- Take the second portion of dough and roll it out just like the first one.
- You have two options:
Option 1: Full Top Crust
- Place the rolled dough over the filling.
- Seal the edges with the bottom crust.
- Cut small slits on top to allow steam to escape.
Option 2: Lattice Top
- Cut the dough into strips.
- Arrange the strips in a crisscross pattern.
- A lattice crust gives the pie a beautiful and classic look.
Step 6: Brush and Bake
- Before baking, brush the top crust with beaten egg and sprinkle a little sugar.
- This helps the crust turn golden and shiny.