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Classic Cozy Apple Pie Recipe Easy Homemade Flaky Crust Guide

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A nostalgic and easy-to-make apple pie featuring a tender cinnamon-spiced apple filling and an ultimate flaky buttery crust. Perfect for family gatherings, holidays, or cozy nights in.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (320g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp granulated sugar
  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 6–8 tbsp ice water
  • 6–7 medium apples (about 3 lbs/1.4 kg) – mix of Granny Smith and Honeycrisp
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup (50g) packed light brown sugar
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
  • 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
  • 1 tbsp coarse sugar (turbinado or sanding sugar)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the crust: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and sugar. Add cold, cubed butter and work into flour until coarse crumbs with pea-sized bits form. Work quickly to keep butter cold.
  2. Add ice water: Sprinkle 6 tablespoons of ice water over mixture. Mix gently with a fork, adding more water one tablespoon at a time until dough holds together when pressed. Avoid overmixing.
  3. Form and chill dough: Divide dough in half, shape into flat disks, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 2 days.
  4. Prepare filling: Peel, core, and thinly slice apples. Toss with lemon juice, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, flour, and vanilla extract until evenly coated. Set aside.
  5. Roll out bottom crust: On a lightly floured surface, roll one dough disk into a 12-inch circle about 1/8-inch thick. Transfer to pie dish, letting excess hang over edge.
  6. Add filling: Pour apple mixture into crust, spreading evenly and mounding slightly in center.
  7. Roll out top crust: Roll second dough disk into a 12-inch circle. Place whole on top or cut into strips for lattice design.
  8. Seal and crimp edges: Trim excess dough and press edges together with fingers or fork. Crimp decoratively if desired.
  9. Apply egg wash and sugar: Brush top crust with beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse sugar.
  10. Cut vents: If using solid top crust, cut slits to allow steam to escape.
  11. Bake: Place pie on center rack of preheated oven at 425°F (220°C). Bake 15 minutes, then reduce heat to 350°F (175°C) and bake 40-50 minutes until crust is deep golden and filling bubbles.
  12. Cool: Let pie cool on wire rack for at least 2 hours before slicing to set filling.

Notes

Keep all ingredients cold to ensure a flaky crust. Do not overmix dough to avoid toughness. Use a mix of tart and sweet apples for balanced flavor. Vent the top crust to prevent sogginess. Cool pie completely before slicing to set filling.

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