Description
A warm, inviting classic that embodies the essence of the holiday season. With a flaky, golden crust enveloping tender apples spiced to perfection, this pie is sure to become the star of your festive table. Each bite captures the nostalgia of family gatherings, making it an unforgettable experience. Perfect for sharing, this pie brings comfort and joy to every celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- 6 cups apples (Granny Smith and Honeycrisp, peeled and sliced)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ¼ tsp salt
- Egg wash (optional)
Instructions
- Create the pie crust by mixing flour and salt in a large bowl. Cut in cold butter until crumbly. Gradually add cold water until a dough forms. Chill for at least one hour.
- Prepare the filling: Toss sliced apples with granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice.
- Roll out half of the chilled dough for the bottom crust and place it in a pie pan.
- Fill with apple mixture and roll out remaining dough for the top crust; create slits or a lattice design.
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Brush top with egg wash if desired. Bake for 15 minutes; lower temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake for another 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (107g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg