Traditional Granny Smith Apple Pie
A classic American dessert featuring a crisp, flaky butter crust filled with tender Granny Smith apples tossed in warm cinnamon and sugar. By macerating the fruit, this recipe ensures a perfectly structured filling and a bottom crust that stays crisp. Ideal for holidays or Sunday dinners, this timeless recipe delivers professional results with every slice.
- Prep Time: 45
- Cook Time: 60
- Total Time: 105
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
6 large Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
2.5 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
0.75 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tbsp lemon juice
0.5 tsp salt
4–6 tbsp ice water
Instructions
Combine flour and salt in a large bowl.
Cut cold butter into flour until it resembles coarse crumbs.
Add ice water one tablespoon at a time until dough clumps.
Divide into two disks, wrap, and refrigerate for 60 minutes.
Toss sliced apples with sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice.
Let apples rest for 20 minutes then drain excess liquid.
Roll out the first dough disk and line a 9-inch pie dish.
Add the apple filling to the crust.
Roll out the second disk, cover the pie, and seal the edges.
Cut vents in the top crust.
Bake at 375°F for 60 minutes until the crust is golden brown.
Notes
Keep the butter and flour cold throughout the process to ensure a flaky crust. Discarding excess juice from the macerated apples is key to preventing a soggy bottom crust. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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