Give me an awesome apple pie recipe

Answer 1

Sure! Here's a classic apple pie recipe that’s delicious and bound to impress. It features a flaky crust and a sweet, spiced apple filling.

Classic Apple Pie Recipe

Ingredients

For the Pie Crust:

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cut into cubes
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 6-8 tbsp ice water

For the Apple Filling:

• 6-8 medium apples (a mix of Granny Smith and Honeycrisp works well), peeled, cored, and sliced
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar (adjust based on apple sweetness)
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter, cut into small pieces

For Assembly:

• 1 egg (for egg wash)
• 1 tbsp milk (for egg wash)
• Extra sugar for sprinkling on top

Instructions

Step 1: Make the Pie Crust

1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt.
2. Add the chilled butter cubes and mix with a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Gradually add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing just until the dough comes together. Do not overmix.
4. Divide the dough into two equal parts, flatten each into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or overnight).

Step 2: Prepare the Apple Filling

1. In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples with lemon juice, sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Toss to coat the apples well. Let this mixture sit for about 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 3: Assemble the Pie

1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. Roll out one of the dough disks on a lightly floured surface into a circle about 12 inches in diameter. Carefully transfer it to a 9-inch pie plate.
3. Trim any excess dough hanging over the edges. Fill the crust with the apple mixture and dot with small pieces of butter.
4. Roll out the second dough disk to cover the pie. You can either place it whole over the filling or cut it into strips for a lattice crust. If making a whole top, cut slits for venting.
5. Trim, fold, and crimp the edges to seal the pie.
6. In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and milk (this will be your egg wash). Brush the mixture over the crust and sprinkle with sugar.

Step 4: Bake the Pie

1. Place the pie on a baking sheet (to catch any drips) and bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
2. Lower the temperature to 350°F (175°C) and continue baking for an additional 35-45 minutes, or until the apples are bubbly and the crust is golden brown.
3. If the crust starts to brown too quickly, cover the edges with aluminum foil.

Step 5: Cool and Serve

1. Once baked, remove the pie from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack for at least 2 hours before slicing. This helps the filling set.
2. Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, if desired.

Enjoy your homemade apple pie!