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Apple Pie Recipe ingredients

Classic Apple Pie

A timeless dessert with a buttery, flaky crust and warm spiced apple filling. This apple pie combines sweet and tart apples, a golden crust, and the irresistible aroma of cinnamon. Perfect for holidays, gatherings, or anytime comfort baking.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Chilling & Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pie Crust
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter cold, cut into cubes
  • 6–8 tbsp ice water as needed
Apple Filling
  • 6–7 cups apples peeled, cored, and sliced (Granny Smith + Honeycrisp recommended)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar or half white, half brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour or cornstarch for thickening
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter cut into small cubes
Finishing
  • 1 egg beaten with 1 tbsp water for egg wash

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Rolling pin
  • 9-inch pie dish
  • Pastry brush
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, mix flour and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add ice water gradually until dough forms.
  2. Divide dough into two discs, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least 1 hour.
  3. In a large bowl, toss sliced apples with sugar, flour/cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Let sit 10 minutes to release juices.
  4. Roll out one dough disc and fit into a 9-inch pie dish. Trim edges.
  5. Fill crust with apple mixture and dot with butter cubes.
  6. Roll out second crust and cover pie (or make lattice). Seal edges and cut slits in the top for steam to escape.
  7. Brush top with egg wash and sprinkle with coarse sugar if desired.
  8. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 50–60 minutes, until crust is golden and filling is bubbling.
  9. Cool at least 2 hours before slicing to allow filling to set.

Notes

For extra depth of flavor, mix apple varieties (e.g., Granny Smith + Honeycrisp). To prevent burnt edges, cover with foil halfway through baking. Dutch-style crumb topping or galette variations also work beautifully.