Description
Experience the ultimate American apple pie featuring a buttery, flaky crust and a perfectly balanced filling. This recipe utilizes a blend of Granny Smith and Honeycrisp apples for a complex flavor profile and superior texture. By focusing on temperature control and precise preparation, you can achieve a professional, bakery-quality dessert in your own kitchen. Ideal for holidays, gatherings, or a cozy evening treat, this pie remains a timeless favorite.
Ingredients
2.5 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup unsalted butter, cubed and frozen
1 tsp salt
0.5 cup ice water
4 large Granny Smith apples, peeled and thinly sliced
4 large Honeycrisp apples, peeled and thinly sliced
0.75 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
Whisk flour and salt in a large bowl.
Cut cold butter into the flour mixture using a pastry cutter until it resembles coarse crumbs.
Add ice water one tablespoon at a time until the dough holds together.
Divide dough into two disks, wrap in plastic, and chill for one hour.
Toss sliced apples with sugar, lemon juice, and cinnamon in a bowl.
Let the apple mixture sit for 20 minutes and drain excess liquid.
Roll out dough disks on a floured surface.
Line a pie pan with one crust, fill with apple mixture, and cover with the second crust.
Seal edges and cut small vents in the top.
Bake at 375°F until golden brown and filling is bubbly, approximately 60 minutes.
Notes
Ensure all dairy ingredients remain as cold as possible to guarantee a flaky crust. Draining the apple juices prevents a soggy bottom crust. Serve warm with vanilla bean ice cream if desired.
- Prep Time: 45
- Cook Time: 60
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg