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Classic Homemade Mom’s Famous Apple Pie

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A timeless apple pie recipe featuring a flaky, buttery crust and a perfectly spiced apple filling, ideal for any occasion and easy to make in under 90 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (310g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 6–8 tablespoons ice water
  • 6 large apples (about 3 pounds/1.4kg) – mix of Granny Smith and Honeycrisp
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup (50g) packed light brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
  • 1 egg (for egg wash)
  • 1 tablespoon coarse sugar (optional)

Instructions

  1. Make the crust: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and sugar. Add cold cubed butter. Using a pastry blender or fingertips, cut butter into flour until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized bits (about 5 minutes). Slowly add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing gently until dough just comes together.
  2. Chill the dough: Divide dough into two disks, wrap each in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to overnight.
  3. Prepare the filling: Peel, core, and slice apples into ½-inch thick slices. In a large bowl, toss apples with granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, flour, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until evenly coated. Set aside for 15 minutes.
  4. Roll out the bottom crust: On a lightly floured surface, roll one dough disk into a 12-inch circle. Transfer to a 9-inch pie dish, pressing gently to fit. Trim excess dough, leaving about a 1-inch overhang.
  5. Cook the filling: In a large skillet, sauté apple mixture over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring gently until apples soften slightly and juices thicken.
  6. Assemble the pie: Pour filling into crust, mounding slightly in the center. Roll out second dough disk into a 12-inch circle. Cover pie with full top crust (cut slits for steam) or create a lattice pattern. Trim and crimp edges to seal.
  7. Finish the crust: Beat egg and brush over pie surface. Sprinkle with coarse sugar if desired.
  8. Bake: Place pie on a baking sheet and bake in a preheated 425°F (220°C) oven for 15 minutes. Reduce temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake for another 40-45 minutes or until crust is golden and filling bubbles. Shield edges with foil if browning too fast.
  9. Cool before serving: Let pie cool at least 2 hours to allow filling to set.

Notes

Chill dough for at least 1 hour for flaky crust. Cook filling before baking to prevent soggy bottom. Use a mix of tart and sweet apples for balanced flavor. Cover crust edges with foil if browning too fast. Let pie cool completely before slicing for best results. Dough and filling can be prepped ahead. For vegan version, use coconut oil and flax egg. For gluten-free, substitute flour with gluten-free blend.

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