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Classic Homemade Apple Pie From Scratch with Flaky Buttery Crust

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Make the best homemade apple pie with this classic recipe. You get a flaky, buttery crust and a perfectly spiced filling using a mix of tart and sweet apples. This recipe delivers bakery-style results for your next holiday or family gathering.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, very cold and cut into cubes
  • 1/2 cup ice water, plus more if needed
  • 6–8 medium apples (mix of Granny Smith and Golden Delicious recommended)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (for thickening)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
  • 1 tablespoon coarse sugar (for sprinkling)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Flaky Pie Crust: In a large bowl, whisk together the 2 1/2 cups 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 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.
  3. Prepare the Spiced Apple Filling: Peel, core, and slice the apples about 1/4 inch thick. In a large bowl, toss the apple slices with the granulated sugar, brown sugar, 1/4 cup flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice until evenly coated.
  4. Assemble the Pie: Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit (220 degrees Celsius). On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disk of dough into a 12-inch circle. Carefully transfer the dough to a 9-inch pie plate. Trim the edges, leaving a 1-inch overhang.
  5. Pour the apple filling into the bottom crust, mounding the apples slightly in the center.
  6. Roll out the second dough disk for the top crust. Place it over the filling. Trim the top crust, leaving a 1-inch overhang. Crimp the edges of the top and bottom crusts together to seal. Cut several slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape.
  7. Brush the top crust lightly with the beaten egg wash and sprinkle with coarse sugar.
  8. Bake the Pie: Place the pie on a baking sheet to catch any drips. Bake at 425 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes.
  9. Reduce the oven temperature to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius). Continue baking for 40 to 50 minutes more, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly. If the edges brown too quickly, cover them loosely with foil.
  10. Cool the Pie: Let the homemade apple pie cool on a wire rack for at least 3 hours before slicing. This allows the filling to set properly.

Notes

  • For the flakiest crust, keep all your butter and water extremely cold.
  • Use a mix of apples; tart apples like Granny Smith provide structure, while sweeter apples like Honeycrisp or Golden Delicious add flavor.
  • To prevent a soggy bottom, place the pie on the lowest rack for the first 15 minutes of baking.

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