Classic Apple Pie
A timeless American dessert featuring a flaky, buttery crust filled with a blend of spiced Granny Smith and Honeycrisp apples. This pie strikes the perfect balance between tartness and sweetness, ensuring a thick, flavorful filling contained within a perfectly crisp crust. It is the quintessential centerpiece for holiday gatherings or family Sunday dinners, refined through years of testing to ensure a professional, non-soggy finish.
- Prep Time: 45
- Cook Time: 60
- Total Time: 135
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
2.5 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup unsalted butter, cubed and very cold
0.75 cup granulated sugar
4 large Granny Smith apples, peeled and sliced
4 large Honeycrisp apples, peeled and sliced
1.5 tsp ground cinnamon
2 tbsp cornstarch
0.5 tsp salt
0.5 cup ice water
Instructions
Combine flour and salt in a large bowl, cut in cold butter until it resembles coarse crumbs.
Gradually add ice water, stirring until dough forms, then divide into two disks and refrigerate for one hour.
Peel, core, and slice apples into uniform half-inch wedges.
Toss apple slices in a large bowl with sugar, cinnamon, and cornstarch.
Roll out the bottom crust and place into a pie dish.
Add the apple filling, cover with the top crust, seal the edges, and cut vents for steam.
Bake at 375°F (190°C) until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
Notes
Keep all ingredients very cold to maintain flaky butter layers. The mix of two apple varieties provides the best flavor balance. Ensure you vent the top crust to allow steam to escape.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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