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Classic Homemade Apple Pie with Flaky Double Crust

A close-up of a generous slice of homemade apple pie showing thick, cinnamon-spiced apple filling and a golden, flaky top crust.
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A detailed recipe for making a classic apple pie entirely from scratch, featuring a buttery, flaky crust and a perfectly spiced apple filling.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, very cold and cubed
  • 1/2 cup ice water, plus more if needed
  • 6 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and sliced 1/4 inch thick
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
  • 1 tablespoon coarse sugar (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Make the crust: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces of butter remaining.
  2. Gradually add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough just comes together. Do not overmix. Divide the dough in half, flatten each half into a disk, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least 1 hour.
  3. Prepare the filling: In a separate bowl, gently toss the sliced apples with the granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, 2 tablespoons of flour, and lemon juice until evenly coated. Set aside.
  4. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit (220 degrees Celsius).
  5. Roll out one dough disk on a lightly floured surface into a 12-inch circle. Carefully transfer it to a 9-inch pie plate. Trim the edges, leaving a 1-inch overhang.
  6. Pour the apple filling into the crust. Dot the top of the filling with small pieces of any remaining cold butter if desired.
  7. Roll out the second dough disk for the top crust. Place it over the filling. Trim the edges, leaving a 1-inch overhang. Crimp the top and bottom edges together to seal. Cut several slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape.
  8. Brush the top crust evenly with the beaten egg wash and sprinkle with coarse sugar.
  9. Bake for 15 minutes at 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Reduce the oven temperature to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius) and continue baking for 40 to 50 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling. If the edges brown too quickly, cover them loosely with foil.
  10. Cool the pie on a wire rack for at least 3 hours before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Use Granny Smith apples for a tart flavor that balances the sugar.
  • Keep all crust ingredients very cold for the flakiest results.
  • If you prefer a lattice top, cut the top dough into strips and weave them over the filling.

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