Description
Discover the secrets behind a perfect golden apple pie — crisp, buttery crust, tender spiced apples, and a caramelized finish. 🍎✨ Follow these 7 expert tips to bake a pie that’s both classic and unforgettable!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
- 6–8 tablespoons ice water
- 6 large apples (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or a mix), peeled and sliced
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Coarse sugar for topping
Instructions
- Tip 1: Keep ingredients cold — butter and water should be chilled to ensure a flaky crust.
- Tip 2: Don’t overmix the dough. Mix until just combined for tender results.
- Tip 3: Use a mix of sweet and tart apples for a balanced flavor.
- Tip 4: Toss apples with sugar, spices, and cornstarch to thicken the filling.
- Tip 5: Chill the assembled pie for 15 minutes before baking to help the crust hold its shape.
- Tip 6: Brush the crust with egg wash and sprinkle coarse sugar for a golden, glossy finish.
- Tip 7: Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20 minutes, then reduce to 350°F (175°C) and bake another 35–40 minutes until golden and bubbly.
Notes
💡 Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. Store leftovers covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert, Pie, Holiday Recipes
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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