Ingredients and Weight:
- 1 1/2 cups (180g) all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 1/2 teaspoon (2g) salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks/226g) unsalted butter, cold and cut into small cubes
- 1/4 cup (60ml) ice water
- 7 cups (1.25kg) peeled, sliced apples (such as Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Pink Lady)
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon (15g) ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon (2g) ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) cornstarch
- 1 egg, beaten
Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cooking Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Difficulty Level: 2 (Easy)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Cut in butter using a pastry cutter or two forks until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add ice water 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing until dough just comes together. Form into a ball, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine apples, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Toss to combine.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out half of the dough into a 12-inch (30cm) circle. Transfer to a 9-inch (23cm) pie plate and trim edges. Fill with apple mixture.
- Roll out remaining dough and cut into 1-inch (2.5cm) wide strips. Weave strips over apple filling and trim any excess.
- Brush crust with beaten egg.
- Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 20 minutes, then reduce heat to 375°F (190°C) and bake for 45-55 minutes longer, or until crust is golden brown and apples are tender.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 420
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated fat: 10g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
- Sodium: 280mg
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Sugar: 32g
- Protein: 4g
Dish Characteristics:
- Flaky, buttery crust
- Sweet, juicy apple filling
- Warm and comforting flavor
- Perfect for autumn or winter dessert
User Comments:
- "This was the best apple pie I've ever had! The crust was so crispy and flaky, and the apples were perfectly tender and sweet."
- "I love the cinnamon and nutmeg flavors in this pie. It really makes it taste like fall."
- "This pie is so easy to make, even for beginners. I was able to follow the instructions easily and it turned out perfectly."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Be sure to use cold butter and ice water to make the pie crust. This will help prevent the crust from becoming tough.
- Don't overmix the dough, or the crust will become tough.
- Allow the pie to cool for at least 30 minutes before serving. This will help the filling to set and make it easier to slice.
- Serve the pie with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
