Ingredients and Weight:
- Apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and sliced: 3 lbs (1,360 g)
- Sugar: 1 1/2 cups (300 g)
- Cornstarch: 3 tbsp (45 g)
- Ground cinnamon: 1 tbsp (15 g)
- Ground nutmeg: 1/2 tsp (2.5 g)
- Unsalted butter, cold and cut into cubes: 1 cup (226 g)
- All-purpose flour: 2 1/2 cups (300 g)
- Salt: 1 tsp (6 g)
- Ice water: 1/2 cup (120 ml)
Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cooking Time: 60-75 minutes
Difficulty Level: 3/5 (Moderate)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Make the apple filling: In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir to combine and set aside.
- Prepare the pastry: In another large bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Add the butter cubes and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work them into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add the ice water: Gradually add the ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, and mix until the dough just comes together. Avoid overmixing.
- Divide the dough: Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and divide it in half. Refrigerate one half for later.
- Roll out the dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the remaining half of the dough into a 12-inch (30 cm) circle.
- Transfer the filling: Transfer the apple filling to the rolled-out dough.
- Roll out the top crust: Roll out the refrigerated half of the dough into another 12-inch (30 cm) circle. Lay it over the filling.
- Crimp the edges: Fold the edges of the bottom and top crusts over each other and crimp to seal.
- Brush with milk: Brush the top crust with milk for a golden-brown crust.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Place the pie on a baking sheet and bake for 60-75 minutes, or until the top crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling and thick.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 450 per slice
- Fat: 15 g
- Carbohydrates: 65 g
- Protein: 3 g
Dish Characteristics:
- Classic American apple pie
- Flaky, buttery crust
- Tender, sweet apple filling
- Perfect for a warm and comforting dessert
User Comments:
- "This is the best apple pie I've ever had! The crust is so flaky and the filling is perfectly spiced."
- "My family went crazy over this pie. It's a keeper recipe for sure."
- "I love that it's easy to make and uses ingredients I can find at any grocery store."
- "The perfect pie for a fall gathering with friends and family."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Use cold butter and ice water to keep the pastry flaky.
- Do not overmix the dough, as this will make it tough.
- If you want a vegan pie, you can substitute vegan butter and milk in the crust.
- To prevent the crust from burning, cover the edges with aluminum foil during the last 15-20 minutes of baking.
- Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
