Apple Pie Recipe from Scratch | Best Homemade Pie Recipe
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The Perfect Homemade Apple Pie
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- ½ cup ice water
- 6-8 medium-sized apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- Egg wash (1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water)
Directions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt. Add the cold cubed butter and use a pastry cutter or your fingertips to cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Sprinkle ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, over the mixture, and gently mix until the dough comes together. Divide the dough into two equal portions, shape each into a disk, and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out one portion of the dough on a floured surface to fit a 9-inch pie dish. Transfer the rolled-out dough to the pie dish and trim the excess dough from the edges.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced apples, sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Toss until the apples are well coated.
- Pour the apple filling into the prepared pie crust and dot with small pieces of butter.
- Roll out the second portion of dough and place it over the apple filling. Trim the excess dough and crimp the edges to seal the pie.
- Brush the top crust with the egg wash to give it a golden-brown color.
- Make a few small slits on the top crust to allow steam to escape during baking.
- Bake the pie in the preheated oven for about 45-50 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the filling is bubbly.
- Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the filling to set.
Notes/Tips
- For the best pie crust, ensure that your butter is cold and your water is ice-cold.
- Feel free to use a combination of apple varieties for a more complex flavor in your pie.
- Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for an extra treat.
- Leftover pie can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Conclusion
Now that you have the perfect homemade apple pie recipe, it’s time to gather the ingredients and get baking! Whether it’s for a special occasion or just a cozy evening at home, this apple pie is sure to impress. Enjoy the aroma of freshly baked pie and savor each delicious bite. Happy baking!
