This classic apple pie recipe features a flaky, golden crust packed with a sweet, perfectly spiced cinnamon-apple filling. [1, 2, 3] ## 🛒 Ingredients## For the Pie Dough * Flour: 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour * Sugar: 2 tbsp granulated sugar * Salt: 1 tsp salt * Butter: 1 cup unsalted butter (cold and cubed) * Water: 4 to 6 tbsp ice-cold water [1] ## For the Apple Filling * Apples: 3 lbs crisp baking apples (e.g., Granny Smith, Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and sliced * Sugar: ½ cup packed light brown sugar & ¼ cup granulated sugar * Flour: 3 tbsp all-purpose flour (for thickening) * Lemon: 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice * Spices: 2 tsp ground cinnamon, ¼ tsp ground nutmeg, ¼ tsp salt * Egg Wash: 1 egg beaten with 1 tbsp water (for shine) [1, 2, 4, 5, 6] ------------------------------ ## 👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions## 1. Prepare the Crust 1. Combine dry ingredients: Whisk flour, sugar, and salt in a large bowl. 2. Cut in butter: Work cold butter cubes into the flour using a pastry cutter or your fingers until pea-sized crumbs form. 3. Bind dough: Drizzle in ice water 1 tablespoon at a time, tossing gently until the dough holds together. 4. Chill: Divide into two equal discs, wrap tightly in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. [1, 7, 8, 9, 10] ## 2. Make the Filling 1. Slice apples: Slice peeled and cored apples evenly to roughly ¼-inch thickness. 2. Toss: In a large mixing bowl, combine apple slices, brown sugar, white sugar, flour, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Toss until completely coated. [1, 2, 3, 7, 11] ## 3. Assemble the Pie 1. Roll base: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). On a lightly floured surface, roll one dough disc into a 12-inch circle and press it into a 9-inch pie dish. 2. Fill: Pour the coated apple mixture into the crust, layering them tightly to minimize large air gaps. 3. Top crust: Roll out the second dough disc. Place it over the apples, trim excess overhang, and crimp the edges tightly to seal. 4. Vent and wash: Cut 4 to 5 small slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape. Brush the entire top crust evenly with your egg wash. [2, 3, 4, 7, 11, 12] ## 4. Bake and Set 1. Bake: Place pie on a baking sheet to catch drips. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 25 minutes. [3, 11, 13, 14, 15] 2. Reduce heat: Lower oven temperature to 375°F (190°C) and bake for an additional 40 to 45 minutes. The crust should be deeply golden and filling juices should bubble through the vents. [2, 3, 16, 17, 18] 3. Cool: Remove from oven and let rest on a wire rack for at least 2 to 3 hours before slicing. This step is critical to let the filling thicken and set. [3, 4, 5, 16, 19] ------------------------------ ## 💡 Pro-Tips for Success * Mix apple varieties: Combining tart Granny Smiths with sweet Honeycrisps or Pink Ladies creates a deeper, well-balanced flavor profile. [1, 4, 20] * Avoid soggy bottoms: Make sure your dough ingredients and butter stay ice-cold. High initial oven heat helps set the lower crust instantly. [1, 4, 7] * Shield the edges: If the rim of your crust starts browning too fast, tent it loosely with aluminum foil for the final 20 minutes of baking. [4, 16] If you would like, I can give you instructions on how to weave a beautiful lattice crust top, or help you modify this recipe into an apple crumble pie. Which style do you prefer? [3] [1] [https://bromabakery.com](https://bromabakery.com/the-best-classic-apple-pie/) [2] [https://www.spendwithpennies.com](https://www.spendwithpennies.com/apple-pie-recipe/) [3] [https://cheerfulcook.com](https://cheerfulcook.com/apple-pie-recipe/) [4] [https://www.allrecipes.com](https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/12682/apple-pie-by-grandma-ople/) [5] [https://ilovemealrecipes.info](https://ilovemealrecipes.info/apple-pie-recipe/) - @sp13luhr