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Classic Flaky Double-Crust Apple Pie with Cinnamon Filling

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Make this easy homemade apple pie from scratch for a classic dessert featuring a flaky, buttery crust and a sweet, spiced filling using Granny Smith apples.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
  • 1/2 cup ice water, plus more if needed (for the crust)
  • 6 large Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and sliced 1/4 inch thick
  • 3/4 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 (for filling)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 large egg, beaten with 1 teaspoon water (for egg wash)
  • 1 tablespoon coarse sugar (for sprinkling)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Pie Crust: In a large bowl, whisk together the 2 1/2 cups flour and 1 teaspoon 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. Gradually add the 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.
  2. Prepare the Apple Filling: In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, 2 tablespoons flour, and lemon juice. Toss gently until the apples are evenly coated. Set aside while you roll out the bottom crust.
  3. Assemble the Bottom Crust: On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disk of dough into a 12-inch circle. Carefully transfer the dough to a standard 9-inch pie plate. Trim the edges, leaving a 1-inch overhang. Place the filling mixture into the crust.
  4. Assemble the Top Crust: Roll out the second disk of dough into an 11-inch circle. Place this top crust 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.
  5. Bake the Pie: Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit (220 degrees Celsius). Brush the top crust with the egg wash and sprinkle with coarse sugar. Place the pie on a baking sheet to catch any drips. Bake for 15 minutes at 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
  6. Reduce the heat 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 bubbly. If the edges brown too quickly, cover them loosely with foil.
  7. Cool: Let the pie cool on a wire rack for at least 2 hours before slicing and serving. This allows the filling to set properly.

Notes

  • For the flakiest crust, keep your butter and water as cold as possible during the mixing process.
  • If you prefer a crumb topping instead of a full top crust, use 1 1/2 cups flour, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup white sugar, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1/2 cup cold butter mixed until crumbly, then sprinkle over the filling.
  • Granny Smith apples provide the best tartness to balance the sweet filling.

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