Bake up a storm with this Classic American Apple Pie recipe, capturing the essence of homey comfort with its flaky crust and spiced apple filling.
For a Round Baking Dish, 25 cm in Diameter
Ingredients for the Dough:
- 350 g all-purpose flour, the foundation
- 225 g cold butter, cubed, for flakiness
- 2 tbsp sugar, for a hint of sweetness
- A pinch of salt, to enhance flavors
- 30 ml cold water, to bring the dough together
Ingredients for the Filling:
- 750 g apples (like Granny Smith), peeled, cored, and sliced for tartness and texture
- 100 g sugar, for the apple’s sweet contrast
- 30 g all-purpose flour, to thicken the filling
- 1 tsp cinnamon, for that warm spice
- Juice of a small lemon, to balance and brighten
For the Glaze:
- 1 egg yolk, beaten, for a golden sheen
- 1 tbsp milk or cream, to enrich the glaze
Preparation:
- Start with the dough. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt. Rub in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Drizzle in the cold water, stirring until a dough forms. Wrap and chill for 30 minutes.
- For the apple filling, toss the slices with sugar, flour, cinnamon, and lemon juice until well coated.
- On a floured surface, roll out the dough to fit the dish, with an overhang. Line the dish, press down, and trim the excess. Prick the bottom with a fork.
- Mound the apple mixture into the crust. Roll out the remaining dough, cut into strips, and weave over the top in a lattice, sealing the edges.
- Preheat your oven to 200°C. Mix the egg yolk and milk, and brush over the lattice.
- Bake the pie for 45-50 minutes until the crust is golden and the apples are bubbly.
- Let the pie cool to set the filling, then slice and serve.
This Classic American Apple Pie is a dessert that stands the test of time, perfect with vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream. Enjoy the comfort in each spiced, tender slice. Bon appétit! 👩🏻🍳🍎🥧
