If you’re looking for a classic apple pie recipe, look no further than this one from Alton Brown. It’s the perfect balance of sweet and tart, with a flaky pie crust that’s sure to impress your guests.
Apple Pie
Ingredients:
- 1 recipe for double-crust pie dough
- 3 pounds Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 large egg white, beaten
- Coarse sugar, for sprinkling
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Roll out half of the pie dough on a lightly floured surface and fit it into a 9-inch pie plate. Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- In a large bowl, toss the sliced apples with both sugars, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and lemon juice until well combined.
- Transfer the apple mixture to the chilled pie crust, dot with butter, and cover with the remaining pie dough. Trim the overhang and crimp the edges to seal. Cut a few slits in the top to allow steam to escape.
- Brush the top of the pie with the beaten egg white and sprinkle with coarse sugar.
- Bake for 45 to 50 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
- Cool the pie on a wire rack before serving.
Another mouth-watering Apple Pie
Ingredients:
- 1 recipe for double-crust pie dough
- 2 pounds apples
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon apple pie spice
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
- 1 egg, lightly beaten with a fork
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 2 teaspoons sugar
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Roll out half the pie dough and transfer it to a 9-inch pie plate. Chill in the refrigerator while you prepare the filling.
- Peel, core, and slice the apples thinly. In a large bowl, toss the apples with the sugar, flour, apple pie spice, salt, and vinegar until well coated.
- Transfer the apple mixture to the chilled pie crust and dot with the butter.
- Roll out the remaining pie dough and use it to top the pie. Crimp the edges to seal, then use a sharp knife to cut a few slits in the top to allow steam to escape.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and milk. Brush the mixture over the top of the pie, then sprinkle with the sugar.
- Bake for 20 minutes, then reduce the oven temperature to 375°F and continue baking for 45 to 50 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
- Let the pie cool on a wire rack before serving.
These delicious apple pie recipes are perfect for any occasion! Serve them with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a truly indulgent treat. Enjoy!