Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort dessert with this Classic Apple Pie. Featuring tender, spiced Granny Smith apple slices enveloped in a buttery, flaky crust, this pie is perfect for family gatherings, holiday celebrations, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth. The combination of sweet and tart apples, along with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, creates a delightful flavor profile that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or enjoy it on its own – either way, it’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter (cold)
- 6 medium Granny Smith apples
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- Ground cinnamon and nutmeg
- 1 large egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- For the pie dough, mix flour and salt in a bowl. Cut in cold butter until crumbly. Add ice water gradually until the dough forms. Divide into two disks, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- For the filling, combine sliced apples with granulated sugar, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Toss gently.
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Roll out one dough disk and place it in a pie dish. Fill with apple mixture.
- Roll out second disk and cover the filling. Crimp edges to seal and cut slits in the top.
- Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with sugar. Bake for 15 minutes at 425°F; reduce temperature to 375°F and bake for an additional 40-50 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool for at least 3 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 50 minutes
- Cook Time: 55-65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg