Who doesn’t love a classic apple pie? With its flaky crust and sweet, juicy filling, it’s the ultimate comfort food. And whether you’re a seasoned pro or a novice baker, the good news is that making one from scratch is easier than you might think.
Classic Double-Crust Apple Pie Recipe
Start by preheating your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Then, take a look at the recipe and make sure you have all the necessary ingredients on hand. You’ll need:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into pieces and chilled
- 6 tablespoons ice water
- 2 1/2 pounds apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 1 large egg, beaten with 1 tablespoon water
Next, make the dough for the crust. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt. Add the butter and use your fingers or a pastry cutter to work it into the flour mixture until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Drizzle in the ice water and stir until the dough comes together in a ball. Divide the dough in half and shape each half into a disk. Wrap the disks in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
While the dough is chilling, make the filling. In a large bowl, toss together the sliced apples, sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until the apples are coated with the mixture.
Now it’s time to assemble the pie. On a floured surface, roll out one of the dough disks to a 12-inch circle. Transfer the dough to a 9-inch pie dish and trim the edges so that there’s about 1/2 inch of overhang. Pour the apple mixture into the crust and dot the top with the small pieces of butter. Roll out the second dough disk to a 12-inch circle and use a pastry cutter or knife to cut it into strips. Arrange the strips over the filling in a lattice pattern. Trim the edges and crimp to seal. Brush the top of the pie with the beaten egg wash.
Bake the pie for 45-55 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling. Allow the pie to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Old-Fashioned Lattice-Top Apple Pie Recipe
If you’re feeling a little more adventurous, try this recipe for an old-fashioned lattice-top apple pie. It’s still a classic, but with a twist. Here’s what you’ll need:
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into small pieces and chilled
- 3-4 tablespoons cold water
- 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon five-spice powder
- 2 1/2 pounds apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 1 large egg yolk
Start by making the crust. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Add the butter and use your fingers or a pastry cutter to work it into the flour mixture until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Drizzle in the cold water, one tablespoon at a time, stirring with a fork, until the dough comes together in a ball. Flatten the dough into a disk, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
While the dough is chilling, make the filling. In a large bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup of sugar and the five-spice powder. Add the sliced apples and toss to coat. Stir in the lemon juice and set aside.
Now it’s time to assemble the pie. On a floured surface, roll out the dough to a 12-inch circle. Transfer the dough to a 9-inch pie dish and trim the edges so that there’s about 1/2 inch of overhang. Pour the apple mixture into the crust and dot the top with the small pieces of butter.
Roll out the remaining dough to a 12-inch circle. Use a pastry cutter or knife to cut the dough into strips. Arrange the strips over the filling in a lattice pattern. Trim the edges and crimp to seal. Brush the top of the pie with the egg yolk.
Bake the pie for 45-55 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling. Allow the pie to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Enjoy these classic apple pie recipes with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the ultimate treat. Happy baking!