Description
A timeless double-crust apple pie with warm cinnamon and nutmeg flavors.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, chilled and diced
- 6-8 tbsp ice water
- 6 cups thinly sliced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter (for topping)
Instructions
- Mix flour and salt in a bowl. Cut in chilled butter until crumbly.
- Add ice water 1 tbsp at a time until dough forms. Divide into two balls, flatten into disks, and chill for 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Roll out one dough disk into a 12-inch circle and place in a 9-inch pie dish.
- In a bowl, toss apples with sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Pour into the crust.
- Dot with butter. Roll out the second dough disk, place over apples, and crimp edges.
- Cut slits in the top crust for venting. Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden.
- Cool for 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- Use cold butter for flaky crust.
- Prevent soggy crust by tossing apples with sugar and letting them sit for 15 minutes before baking.
- Cover edges with foil if browning too quickly.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American