Apple Pie with Spiced Apples (Print)

Sweet-tart apples, golden buttery crust, comforting spice — a timeless American classic for gatherings.

# Components:

→ Pie Crust

01 - 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon salt
03 - 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
04 - 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
05 - 6 to 8 tablespoons ice water

→ Apple Filling

06 - 6 cups peeled and sliced apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
07 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
08 - 1/4 cup brown sugar
09 - 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
10 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
11 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
12 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
13 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ For Assembly

14 - 1 egg, beaten
15 - 1 tablespoon coarse sugar (optional)

# Directions:

01 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and sugar. Using a pastry cutter or fork, cut in the cold butter until the mixture forms coarse crumbs.
02 - Add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing until dough just comes together. Divide the dough in half, shape into discs, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for a minimum of one hour.
03 - In a separate bowl, toss sliced apples with granulated sugar, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until evenly coated. Set aside.
04 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Roll out one dough disc on a floured surface to fit a 9-inch pie dish. Place dough in dish and add the apple filling.
05 - Roll out the second dough disc and place over the apples. Trim and crimp the edges. Cut slits or create a lattice to allow steam to escape. Brush the surface with beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse sugar if desired.
06 - Set pie on a baking sheet and bake for 45 to 55 minutes, until the crust is golden brown and filling is bubbling. Protect the edges with foil midway if browning quickly.
07 - Let the pie cool for at least 2 hours before slicing to allow the filling to set.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Uses simple pantry staples you probably already have on hand
  • Elevates basic ingredients into a showstopping dessert
  • Can be prepared ahead of time for easy entertaining
  • Delicious hot or cold and slices beautifully
02 -
  • Loaded with dietary fiber and vitamin C
  • Crust can be frozen for up to three months ahead
  • Excellent for making use of an abundance of apples in season
03 -
  • Cutting the cold butter into flour can be messy but the clumpier the mix the flakier your crust will be
  • Do not skip cooling the pie before slicing Patience means tidy beautiful slices
  • Always taste an apple from your batch before baking so you can adjust sugar and spices if needed

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