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🥧 Classic Apple Pie Recipe 🍎✨
Introduction
Few desserts are as comforting and nostalgic as a warm slice of apple pie. The buttery, flaky crust paired with tender, cinnamon-spiced apples has made this dish a symbol of homeliness, love, and tradition. Whether it’s served at Thanksgiving, Christmas, or a Sunday family dinner, apple pie has the power to bring people together around the table. This recipe is simple to prepare, yet full of flavor, making it a true classic for both beginners and experienced bakers.
Ingredients
For the Pie Crust (double crust):
- 2 ½ cups (300 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 cup (225 g) cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 6–8 tbsp ice water
For the Apple Filling:
- 6 medium apples (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or a mix), peeled, cored, and sliced thin
- ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (55 g) brown sugar
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
For the Top:
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 1 tbsp sugar (optional, for sprinkling)
Instructions
- Prepare the crust:
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and sugar.
- Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture looks crumbly.
- Add ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing just until the dough holds together.
- Divide the dough into 2 discs, wrap in plastic, and chill for 1 hour.
- Make the filling:
- In a large bowl, combine apple slices with both sugars, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Toss until evenly coated.
- Assemble the pie:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out one disc of dough on a floured surface and fit it into a 9-inch pie dish.
- Pour in the apple filling and dot with butter cubes.
- Roll out the second disc and place it over the filling. Seal edges and cut slits on top (or make a lattice design).
- Bake the pie:
- Brush the top with beaten egg and sprinkle with sugar.
- Bake for 45–50 minutes, until golden brown and bubbling.
- Cool for at least 2 hours before slicing.
Methods
- Baking method: Traditional oven baking ensures a golden crust and tender apples.
- Lattice method: Weaving strips of dough over the filling adds a rustic and charming look.
- Thickening method: Using flour (or cornstarch) keeps the apple juices from making the pie soggy.
History
Apple pie has been enjoyed for centuries, with the earliest recorded recipes dating back to 14th-century England. It became a staple in America when colonists brought apple seeds and trees across the ocean. By the 18th century, “American as apple pie” had become a phrase symbolizing comfort, tradition, and patriotism.
Formation
This pie is formed with a buttery crust base, apple-spice filling, and a top crust or lattice design. The combination of flaky pastry and juicy apples creates a dessert that is perfectly balanced—sweet, tart, and aromatic.
Conclusion
Apple pie is more than just dessert—it’s a slice of tradition and love. Whether served with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or just on its own, it is always a crowd-pleaser.
For Lovers ❤️
Apple pie is often associated with sharing, warmth, and love. Baking one for your partner, family, or friends is a sweet gesture that says: “I care enough to make something from scratch for you.” Enjoy it together warm from the oven, with two forks and one plate, and let the cinnamon-scented sweetness create memories as comforting as the pie itself.
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