Description
This classic apple pie is the ultimate comfort dessert, featuring a perfectly balanced filling of tart Granny Smith and sweet Honeycrisp apples encased in a buttery, flaky crust. By macerating the fruit before baking, we ensure a tender filling without a soggy bottom. Finished with aromatic cinnamon and a hint of lemon, this golden-brown centerpiece is perfect for family gatherings and autumn celebrations.
Ingredients
2.5 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
4 cups Granny Smith apples, peeled and sliced thin
4 cups Honeycrisp apples, peeled and sliced thin
0.75 cup granulated sugar
1.5 tsp cinnamon
1 tbsp lemon juice
0.5 tsp salt
Ice water as needed
Instructions
Combine flour and salt in a large bowl and cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse meal.
Add ice water gradually while stirring until dough clumps together, then divide into two disks.
Wrap dough and chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour.
Toss sliced apples with sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice in a large bowl.
Roll out the first dough disk on a floured surface and fit into a nine-inch pie dish.
Add the apple filling evenly over the bottom crust.
Roll out the second dough disk, cover the pie, and seal the edges.
Bake at 375°F until the crust is golden and the filling is bubbling, approximately 60 minutes.
Notes
Using a mix of apple varieties provides the best flavor and texture contrast. Ensure your butter remains cold throughout the process to guarantee a flaky crust. You can add a splash of apple cider vinegar to the dough to help prevent gluten overdevelopment.
- Prep Time: 45
- Cook Time: 60
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg