American Apple Pie

Experience the classic flavors of American baking with Apple Pie, a beloved dessert featuring a buttery, flaky crust filled with tender, spiced apples. Perfect for holidays, family gatherings, or a cozy night in, this pie brings warmth and sweetness to any table.

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cold and cut into small cubes
• 1/4 to 1/2 cup ice water
• 6 cups peeled, cored, and sliced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp recommended)
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
• 1 tablespoon sugar (for sprinkling on top)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Pie Crust

   In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough comes together. Divide the dough in half, shape into disks, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

2. Prepare the Apple Filling

   In a large bowl, toss the sliced apples with granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, flour, and lemon juice. Make sure the apples are evenly coated.

3. Assemble the Pie

   Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Roll out one disk of dough on a lightly floured surface to fit a 9-inch pie pan. Place the dough in the pan and trim excess edges. Pour the apple filling into the crust. Roll out the second disk of dough and place it over the apples. Trim, fold, and crimp the edges to seal. Cut small slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape.

4. Bake the Pie

   Brush the top crust with beaten egg and sprinkle with sugar. Bake in the preheated oven for 45–50 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling. If the edges brown too quickly, cover them with foil.

5. Serve

   Allow the pie to cool for at least 2 hours before slicing to let the filling set. Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Enjoy the comforting, sweet, and spiced flavors of American Apple Pie, a timeless dessert that brings joy to every occasion.