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Grandma’s Apple Pie Recipe

Grandma’s Apple Pie Recipe: The Ultimate Homemade Classic

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This iconic American classic features a perfectly buttery, flaky crust paired with a warm, spiced Granny Smith apple filling. It is the ultimate nostalgic comfort food, balancing tart fruit flavors with the sweetness of cinnamon. Designed for consistent, professional results in your home kitchen, this recipe relies on chilled ingredients to create a superior texture that is both crisp and tender.

Ingredients

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2.5 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
0.5 cup ice water
6 large Granny Smith apples, peeled and sliced
0.75 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions

Combine flour and a pinch of salt in a large bowl.
Cut cold butter into the flour until pea-sized crumbs form.
Gradually add ice water until the dough holds together.
Form dough into two disks and chill for at least 1 hour.
Toss apple slices with sugar and cinnamon in a bowl.
Roll the first dough disk into a 12-inch circle and place in a 9-inch pie plate.
Add the apple mixture evenly into the crust.
Roll the second dough disk and place over the apples, sealing the edges.
Cut small vents in the top crust.
Bake at 375°F for 50 minutes until golden brown.

Notes

Ensure your butter and water are as cold as possible to guarantee a flaky crust. You can brush the top with a little milk or egg wash before baking for a shinier, deeper golden finish.

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