American Apple Pie

Ingredients and Weight:

• 6 medium-sized apples (1.5kg), peeled, cored, and sliced
• 1 cup granulated sugar (200g)
• 1/4 cup light brown sugar (50g)
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (5g)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg (2.5g)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt (1.25g)
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice (30ml)
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces (50g)
• 2 sheets frozen puff pastry (2 x 250g)

Preparation Time:

• 45 minutes

Cooking Time:

• 1 hour

Difficulty Level:

• 2 (Moderate)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large bowl, combine the apples, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and lemon juice. Toss until evenly coated.
3. Transfer the apple mixture to a lightly greased 9-inch (23cm) pie plate.
4. Dot the apple mixture with cold butter pieces.
5. Thaw the puff pastry sheets according to the package instructions.
6. On a lightly floured surface, roll out one sheet of puff pastry into a 12-inch (30cm) circle.
7. Cut a circle from the center of the dough to use as a top crust.
8. Transfer the bottom crust to the pie plate and trim the edges.
9. Add the apple mixture to the pie plate.
10. Cut the remaining puff pastry sheet into 1-inch (2.5cm) strips.
11. Weave the strips of dough over the apple mixture to create a lattice crust.
12. Trim the edges of the crust and tuck them under the pie plate.
13. Brush the crust with milk and sprinkle with granulated sugar for added sweetness.
14. Bake for 1 hour, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
15. Let the pie cool slightly before slicing and serving.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 410 kcal
• Fat: 18g
• Carbohydrates: 58g
• Protein: 4g

Dish Characteristics:

• Classic American dessert
• Sweet and flaky crust
• Warm and comforting filling

User Comments:

• "This apple pie is absolutely delicious! The crust is perfect, and the filling is perfectly balanced."
• "I've tried many apple pie recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's a true crowd-pleaser."
• "The lattice crust is a beautiful touch that gives this pie an elegant look."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• To prevent the crust from becoming soggy, make sure the apple filling is not too wet. If needed, drain some of the excess juices before adding it to the pie plate.
• If you don't have time to make your own puff pastry, you can purchase pre-made frozen puff pastry from the supermarket.
• Serve the pie warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a truly indulgent experience.