Old-Fashioned Apple Pie Recipe 🥧🍏
Indulge in the timeless comfort of homemade old-fashioned apple pie, bursting with sweet, cinnamon-spiced apples encased in a flaky, buttery crust. This classic dessert is perfect for family gatherings, holidays, or any occasion when you crave a taste of nostalgia. Here's how to make it:
Ingredients:
For the Pie Crust:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into cubes
- 6-8 tablespoons ice water
For the Apple Filling:
- 6-7 medium-sized apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- Egg wash (1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water), for brushing
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Pie Crust: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Add the cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized butter pieces. Gradually add the ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing gently with a fork, until the dough comes together. Divide the dough in half, shape each half into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
2. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Place a baking sheet in the oven to preheat as well (this helps ensure a crisp bottom crust).
3. Prepare the Apple Filling: In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced apples, granulated sugar, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Toss until the apples are evenly coated.
4. Roll Out the Dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disk of chilled dough into a circle about 12 inches in diameter. Carefully transfer the rolled-out dough to a 9-inch pie dish. Trim any excess dough hanging over the edges.
5. Assemble the Pie: Arrange the apple filling in the prepared pie dish, mounding it slightly in the center. Dot the top of the filling with small pieces of butter.
6. Top with Crust: Roll out the second disk of chilled dough into a circle about 12 inches in diameter. Carefully place it over the filled pie. Trim any excess dough hanging over the edges. Press the edges of the top and bottom crusts together to seal, then crimp the edges decoratively with a fork or your fingers. Cut a few slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape during baking.
7. Bake the Pie: Brush the top crust with the egg wash. Place the pie on the preheated baking sheet in the oven. Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly. If the edges of the crust begin to brown too quickly, cover them loosely with foil.
8. Cool and Serve: Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack for at least 2 hours before slicing and serving. Serve slices of old-fashioned apple pie warm or at room temperature, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
Enjoy the comforting flavors of homemade old-fashioned apple pie, a timeless dessert that's sure to delight everyone at the table! 🥧🍏
