🍏 Classic Apple Pie Recipe

With 2 Popular Variations: Dutch Crumble Topping & Caramel Apple Pie

⏱ Preparation & Baking Time:

• Prep Time: 30–40 minutes
• Chilling Time (for dough): 1 hour
• Baking Time: 45–55 minutes
• Total Time: ~2.5 hours

🧰 Equipment Needed:

• 9-inch pie pan (metal or glass)
• Rolling pin
• Mixing bowls (large and medium)
• Pastry cutter or fork
• Peeler and apple corer
• Knife and chopping board
• Measuring cups & spoons
• Whisk
• Pastry brush (for egg wash)
• Foil or pie crust shield (optional)

📝 Ingredients

🥧 For the Pie Dough (Double Crust):

• All-purpose flour – 2½ cups (300g)
• Unsalted butter – 1 cup (226g), cold & cubed
• Salt – ½ tsp
• Sugar – 1 tbsp
• Ice water – 6–8 tbsp

🍎 For the Apple Filling:

• Apples (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or a mix) – 6 cups, peeled, cored, thinly sliced
• Brown sugar – ½ cup (100g)
• White sugar – ¼ cup (50g)
• Lemon juice – 1 tbsp
• Ground cinnamon – 1½ tsp
• Ground nutmeg – ¼ tsp
• Ground allspice – ⅛ tsp
• Cornstarch or flour – 2 tbsp
• Vanilla extract – 1 tsp
• Salt – ¼ tsp

🥚 For Egg Wash:

• 1 egg + 1 tbsp milk or water (beaten together)

👩‍🍳 Preparation Method – Step by Step

1. Make the Pie Dough:

1. In a large bowl, whisk flour, salt, and sugar.
2. Cut in cold butter using a pastry cutter or fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Gradually add ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing until dough holds together when pressed.
4. Divide dough into 2 disks, wrap in plastic, and chill in refrigerator for at least 1 hour.

2. Prepare the Apple Filling:

1. In a large mixing bowl, toss apple slices with lemon juice.
2. Add sugars, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, salt, cornstarch, and vanilla extract. Mix well and let sit 10 minutes.

3. Assemble the Pie:

1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. Roll out one dough disk on a lightly floured surface into a 12-inch circle. Place in the 9-inch pie pan, pressing gently into the bottom and sides.
3. Add the apple filling evenly.
4. Roll out the second dough disk and place it over the top. Trim excess dough and crimp the edges to seal. Cut 4–6 slits in the top crust to vent.
5. Brush with egg wash.

4. Bake the Pie:

1. Place pie on a baking sheet (to catch drips).
2. Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 20 minutes, then reduce oven temperature to 375°F (190°C) and bake for another 30–35 minutes, until the crust is golden and filling is bubbling.
3. If edges brown too quickly, cover with foil or pie crust shield.

5. Cool and Serve:

1. Let the pie cool for at least 2 hours before slicing, so the filling sets.
2. Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

🌀 Popular Variations

📌 Tips for Best Results:

• Use a mix of tart and sweet apples for balanced flavor.
• Always chill your dough before rolling for flakier crust.
• Don’t overfill the pie or the crust may tear or leak.
• Use a baking stone or steel under your pie for even bottom crust browning.