Nothing says comfort like a homemade apple pie—flaky, buttery crust filled with tender, cinnamon-spiced apples and baked to golden perfection. This timeless dessert is perfect for holidays, family gatherings, or whenever you crave something warm and nostalgic.
🕒 Prep Time
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Bake Time: 50–60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Servings: 8 slices
🛠️ Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Rolling pin
- 9-inch pie dish
- Knife & cutting board
- Pastry brush
- Aluminum foil (optional)
🧾 Ingredients
🥧 For the Crust:
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 cup cold unsalted butter (cubed)
- 6–8 tablespoons ice water
🍏 For the Filling:
- 6 cups apples (peeled, sliced)
- ¾ cup sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons flour or cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
🥚 For Topping:
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1 tablespoon sugar (for sprinkling)
📝 Ingredient Notes
- Apples: Use a mix like Granny Smith (tart) and Honeycrisp (sweet)
- Butter: Must be cold for a flaky crust
- Spices: Adjust cinnamon and nutmeg to taste
- Lemon juice: Prevents browning and balances sweetness
👨🍳 Instructions
Step 1: Make the Dough
In a bowl, mix flour, salt, and sugar. Cut in cold butter until crumbly. Add ice water gradually until dough forms. Divide into two discs, wrap, and chill for 30 minutes.
Step 2: Prepare the Filling
In a large bowl, toss sliced apples with sugar, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and vanilla.
Step 3: Roll Out the Crust
Roll out one dough disc and place it into the pie dish. Trim edges.
Step 4: Fill the Pie
Add apple filling evenly into the crust.
Step 5: Top Crust
Roll out the second dough disc and place over the filling (or create a lattice). Seal and crimp edges. Cut small slits for steam.
Step 6: Egg Wash
Brush the top with egg mixed with milk and sprinkle with sugar.
Step 7: Bake
- Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F)
- Bake for 50–60 minutes until golden and bubbly
- Cover edges with foil if browning too quickly
Step 8: Cool
Let pie cool for at least 2 hours before slicing to allow filling to set.
📊 Nutrition Facts (Per Slice – Approximate)
- Calories: 300–350
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fat: 15g
- Sugar: 25g
💡 Tips for Perfect Apple Pie
- Use a mix of apple varieties for better flavor
- Don’t skip chilling the dough
- Let the pie cool completely before cutting
- Place pie on a baking tray to catch drips
🔄 Variations
🍯 Caramel Apple Pie
Drizzle caramel sauce into the filling
🧀 Cheddar Crust
Add shredded cheddar to the crust for a savory twist
🥧 Crumble Top
Replace top crust with a buttery streusel topping
🌾 Gluten-Free
Use gluten-free flour for the crust
