Spiced Apple Pie
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with this irresistible Spiced Apple Pie, a timeless dessert that combines a buttery, homemade double-crust pastry with a luscious spiced apple filling. Perfectly thin-sliced apples are tossed in a medley of warm spices—cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves—sweetened with a blend of granulated and brown sugars, and brightened with a touch of fresh lemon juice. The buttery crust, lightly brushed with a golden egg wash and sprinkled with sugar, bakes to a flaky perfection, while the aromatic filling bubbles beneath. Whether served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or at room temperature as the centerpiece of your holiday table, this classic apple pie recipe is comfort food at its finest.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar (for crust)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
- 6 tablespoons Ice water
- 6 cups Apples (peeled, cored, and sliced thin)
- 0.75 cup Granulated sugar (for filling)
- 0.25 cup Brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour (for filling)
- 1.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 0.125 teaspoon Ground cloves
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 Egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon Milk (for egg wash)
- 1 teaspoon Granulated sugar (for topping)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 2 1/2 cups flour, 1 tablespoon sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
Add the cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture. Use a pastry blender or your fingertips to cut the butter into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs.
Gradually add the ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing gently with a fork until the dough just comes together.
Divide the dough into two equal portions, shape into discs, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a large bowl, combine the apple slices, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, 1/8 teaspoon cloves, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Toss well to coat the apples evenly.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out one of the chilled dough discs into a 12-inch circle. Carefully transfer it to a 9-inch pie dish, pressing it gently into the bottom and sides.
Pour the spiced apple filling into the prepared crust, spreading it out evenly.
Roll out the second dough disc into a 12-inch circle. Place it over the apples, and trim the excess dough, leaving about 1 inch hanging over the edge.
Seal the edges by folding the top crust under the bottom crust and crimping decoratively. Cut a few small slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape.
In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and milk to create an egg wash. Brush it evenly over the top crust.
Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of granulated sugar over the egg-washed crust for a golden, sugary finish.
Place the pie on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
Let the pie cool on a wire rack for at least 2 hours before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
560 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 25.3 g | 32% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.6 g | 78% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 88 mg | 29% | |
| Sodium | 139 mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 81.4 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.1 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 45.5 g | ||
| Protein | 5.9 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 39 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 239 mg | 5% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
