Classic Apple Pie

Tags: #dessert #american #pie #apples #cinnamon Serving: 8 slices Total time: 3 hours

Traditional double-crust apple pie with tender apples and warm spices.

Ingredients

• 500g all-purpose flour
• 3g salt
• 340g cold butter, cubed
• 90ml ice water
• 1200g apples, peeled and sliced
• 150g granulated sugar
• 30g all-purpose flour
• 5g ground cinnamon
• 2g ground nutmeg
• 30ml lemon juice
• 30g butter, diced
• 1 egg, beaten

Steps

1. Mix flour and salt in large bowl
2. Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs
3. Gradually add ice water until dough comes together
4. Divide dough in half, wrap, and chill 1 hour
5. Mix apples with sugar, flour, spices, and lemon juice
6. Roll out bottom crust and place in pie pan
7. Fill with apple mixture and dot with butter
8. Roll out top crust and place over filling
9. Trim and crimp edges to seal
10. Cut vents in top crust and brush with beaten egg
11. Bake at 220°C for 15 minutes
12. Reduce to 190°C and bake 35-40 minutes until golden
13. Cool completely before slicing

Notes

Use a mix of apple varieties for best flavor and texture. Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.