Description
Indulge in the comforting aroma of this classic apple pie, featuring a flaky golden crust and a luscious filling of sweet, spiced apples. Perfect for cozy gatherings or festive occasions, this recipe captures the essence of autumn in every slice. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or enjoy it plain, and let the delightful flavors create lasting memories.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (adjust based on apple variety)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 6 cups Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples (peeled, cored, and sliced)
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, and sugar. Add cold butter and mix until crumbly.
- Wrap dough in plastic wrap; refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- In another bowl, toss sliced apples with sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and salt. Let sit for 10 minutes.
- Roll out half of the chilled dough on a floured surface into a circle about 12 inches wide; place in pie pan.
- Pour apple mixture into the crust; dot with butter. Roll out remaining dough and cover the filling, cutting slits for steam.
- Bake for 15 minutes at 425°F, then lower to 350°F (175°C) for an additional 40-45 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (125g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg