The Best Homemade Apple Pie
Nothing says comfort like "The Best Homemade Apple Pie," the ultimate dessert crafted with a flaky, buttery crust and a spiced apple filling that’s perfectly sweet and tart. Featuring fresh, crisp apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp, a hint of cinnamon and nutmeg, and a touch of fresh lemon juice, this classic pie recipe delivers bold, cozy flavors with every bite. The made-from-scratch double crust is richly golden and tender, thanks to an egg wash finish, while the filling stays juicy and fragrant. Whether baked for a holiday feast or a simple family dessert, this apple pie is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for the ultimate indulgence. Perfect for pie lovers, this recipe promises to be the star of your dessert table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter (cold, diced)
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons ice water
- 6 cups apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced)
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup light brown sugar (packed)
- 2.5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (cut into small pieces)
- 1 whole egg (beaten with 1 tablespoon water, for egg wash)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine 2.5 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon of salt.
Add 1 cup of cold diced unsalted butter to the dry ingredients. Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, work the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
Gradually add 6 tablespoons of ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing lightly until the dough begins to come together. Do not overwork the dough.
Divide the dough into two equal portions. Flatten each into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or up to overnight).
While the dough chills, prepare the apple filling. In a large bowl, combine 6 cups of thinly sliced apples, 0.75 cup of granulated sugar, 0.25 cup of packed light brown sugar, 2.5 tablespoons of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, 0.25 teaspoon of ground nutmeg, 0.25 teaspoon of salt, and 1 tablespoon of freshly squeezed lemon juice. Toss until the apple slices are evenly coated.
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Place a baking sheet on the lowest oven rack to catch any drips.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out one of the chilled dough discs into a circle approximately 12 inches in diameter. Fit it into a 9-inch pie dish, letting the excess dough hang over the edges.
Transfer the apple filling into the pie crust, creating a slight mound in the center. Dot the filling with 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter pieces.
Roll out the second portion of dough into a 12-inch circle. Place it over the apple filling, then trim and crimp the edges together to seal.
Cut several small slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape. Optionally, use decorative cutters to create designs with the excess dough for embellishment.
Brush the top crust with the beaten egg wash (1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon of water) for a golden finish.
Bake the pie on the center oven rack for 50 to 60 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly. If the edges brown too quickly, cover them with foil.
Remove the apple pie from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack for at least 2 hours before slicing to allow the filling to set.
Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4643 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 228.5 g | 293% | |
| Saturated Fat | 140.7 g | 703% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 773 mg | 258% | |
| Sodium | 3072 mg | 134% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 636.7 g | 232% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 39.0 g | 139% | |
| Total Sugars | 343.0 g | ||
| Protein | 44.9 g | 90% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.3 mcg | 26% | |
| Calcium | 255 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 17.3 mg | 96% | |
| Potassium | 1855 mg | 39% | |
*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.
