Classic Apple Pie Dessert (Recipe for Printing)
This homemade apple pie is ideal for autumn gatherings or Thanksgiving, highlighting apples, cinnamon, and a golden crust. Enjoy a timeless baked treat. Save & click.
# What You Need:
→ Pastry Dough
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2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 tablespoon granulated sugar
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6 to 8 tablespoons ice water
→ Pie Filling
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6 cups apples, thinly sliced (preferably Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
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3/4 cup granulated sugar
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1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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1 tablespoon unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
→ Finishing
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Milk or egg wash, for brushing
# How to Make It:
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In a large bowl, mix all-purpose flour, salt, and granulated sugar. Add cold cubed butter and cut in using a pastry cutter or fingertips until texture resembles coarse crumbs.
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Gradually add ice water, mixing until the dough begins to come together. Divide the dough into two discs, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
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In a separate large bowl, toss the sliced apples with granulated sugar, brown sugar, all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, and lemon juice. Allow the mixture to rest for 10 minutes.
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On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disc of dough to fit a 9-inch pie pan. Transfer the dough to the pie pan, pressing gently to fit.
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Spoon the prepared apple filling into the crust and dot evenly with small cubes of butter.
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Roll out the second dough disc and lay it over the filling. Trim excess dough, then crimp the edges to seal. Cut several small slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape.
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Lightly brush the top crust with milk or an egg wash. Bake in a preheated oven at 425°F for 20 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 375°F and continue baking for 30 to 35 minutes, until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
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Allow the pie to cool for at least 1 hour before slicing. Serve warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
# Extra Tips:
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For optimal flavor, use a mix of tart and sweet apples and chill the dough thoroughly for a flaky texture. Adding lemon juice to the apples maintains their color and brightens the filling.