Description
Delight in this classic apple pie, featuring a flaky crust and spiced apple filling. Perfect for gatherings, this comfort food warms the heart and satisfies every sweet tooth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 6–8 tbsp ice water
- 6 cups Granny Smith apples, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in cold butter until crumbly.
- Gradually add ice water until dough forms; chill for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Roll out half the dough; line a pie pan.
- Toss apples with lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla; pour into crust.
- Roll out remaining dough; cover the filling and cut slits for steam to escape.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.
Notes
- For added flavor, experiment with different apple varieties like Honeycrisp or Fuji.
- Consider adding chopped walnuts or pecans for extra crunch.
- To avoid a soggy crust, pre-bake the bottom crust for about 10 minutes before adding the filling.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (125g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg