How to make Apple Pie

Certainly! Here’s a classic recipe for making an apple pie:

 

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small cubes
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 6-8 tablespoons ice water

For the filling:

• 6-7 cups of apples (peeled, cored, and thinly sliced, a mix of sweet and tart varieties like Granny Smith and Honeycrisp works well)
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch or all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (cut into small pi

 

In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, and sugar. Add the chilled butter cubes.

Use a pastry cutter or your hands to work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Gradually add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, and mix until the dough just holds together when pinched.

Divide the dough in half, shape each half into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

In a large bowl, mix the sliced apples, lemon juice, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, salt, and cornstarch/flour until the apples are evenly

Roll out one of the chilled dough disks on a lightly floured surface to fit a 9-inch pie dish. Transfer the dough to the dish and gently press it into the bottom and sides.

Pour the apple filling into the crust and dot the top with small pieces of butter.

Roll out the second dough disk and place it over the apple filling. You can either create a full crust covering the pie or cut strips to make a lattice crust.

Seal the edges, trim excess dough, and crimp the edges with a fork or your fingers.

Optionally, brush the top crust with an egg wash (1 beaten egg with a splash of water) for a golden finish.

Cut a few slits on the top crust to allow steam to escape.

Place the pie on a baking sheet to catch any drips and bake for about 50-60 minutes or until the crust is golden and the filling is bubbling.

Let the pie cool before serving.

Enjoy your delicious homemade apple pie!