Apple pie

Here’s a classic apple pie recipe for you — cozy, delicious, and perfect for any occasion!

Classic Apple Pie

Ingredients:

For the crust:

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

• 1 tsp salt

• 1 tbsp sugar

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cold and cut into cubes

• 6-8 tbsp ice water

For the filling:

• 6-7 medium apples (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or a mix), peeled, cored, and sliced

• ¾ cup granulated sugar

• ¼ cup brown sugar

• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour

• 1 tsp ground cinnamon

• ¼ tsp ground nutmeg

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 tbsp unsalted butter (to dot on top of filling)

For the top:

• 1 egg (for egg wash)

• 1 tbsp sugar (optional, for sprinkling)

Instructions:

1. Make the crust:

   • In a large bowl, whisk flour, salt, and sugar.

   • Cut in the cold butter with a pastry cutter or your fingers until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

   • Gradually add ice water, 1 tbsp at a time, mixing until dough holds together.

   • Divide dough into two disks, wrap in plastic, and chill at least 1 hour.

2. Prepare the filling:

   • In a big bowl, toss sliced apples with sugars, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and vanilla. Set aside.

3. Assemble the pie:

   • Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).

   • Roll out one disk of dough on a floured surface to fit a 9-inch pie dish. Place dough in dish.

   • Pour apple filling into crust, spreading evenly. Dot with butter.

   • Roll out second disk of dough and place over filling. Trim edges, pinch and crimp to seal. Cut a few slits in top crust to vent steam.

   • Brush top with beaten egg, sprinkle with sugar if desired.

4. Bake:

   • Bake at 425°F for 15 minutes.

   • Reduce heat to 350°F (175°C), bake for an additional 40-50 minutes until crust is golden and filling bubbly.

   • If crust browns too quickly, cover edges with foil.

5. Cool & serve:

   • Let pie cool at least 2 hours before slicing for best filling set.