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When it comes to dessert, it’s hard to beat a classic American apple pie. And we’ve got the perfect recipe for you to impress your friends and family. So roll up your sleeves and get ready to make a pie that will make your taste buds dance!

The Perfect Apple Pie

Ingredients:

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
• 1/4 cup ice water
• 1 egg, beaten
• 8 cups of peeled, cored, and sliced apples
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp butter

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 375F. In a large bowl, sift together the flour, salt, and sugar.
2. Using a pastry cutter, blend the chilled butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Add the ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, and mix until the dough forms a ball.
4. Divide the dough in half and roll each half out on a floured surface.
5. Place one rolled-out pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish, trimming any excess dough.
6. In a large bowl, mix together the sliced apples, sugars, lemon juice, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
7. Pour the mixture into the prepared pie dish and dot with butter.
8. Cover the top of the pie with the second rolled-out pie crust, trimming any excess dough.
9. Use a sharp knife to cut a few slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape.
10. Brush the beaten egg over the top crust.
11. Bake the pie for 45-55 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
12. Remove from oven and let cool for at least 30 minutes before serving.

The Easy Apple Pie Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 pre-made pie crust
• 5 large apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 375F. Place the pre-made pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish.
2. In a large bowl, mix together the sliced apples, sugars, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
3. Pour the mixture into the prepared pie dish and drizzle with melted butter.
4. Cover the top of the pie with aluminum foil.
5. Bake the pie for 25 minutes, then remove the aluminum foil and bake for an additional 25-30 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
6. Remove from oven and let cool for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Whether you choose the classic or the easy recipe, this apple pie is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. So grab a slice (or two) and enjoy the taste of America in every bite!