Let me tell y’all something: there ain’t no dessert like a good ole fashioned apple pie! And lucky for us, I’ve found not one, but two recipes for the best homemade apple pie you’ve ever tasted. So get your aprons on and prepare to impress your family and friends with these delicious treats.
First up, we have a recipe from Hearstapps.com for the ultimate apple pie. To start, preheat your oven to 375°F. For the crust, you’ll need 2 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of sugar, 1 cup of unsalted butter (cold and cubed), and 1/4 to 1/2 cup of ice water. Combine the flour, salt, and sugar in a large bowl, then add the butter and mix until crumbly. Slowly add the ice water until dough forms, then divide in half and shape into disks. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. For the filling, you’ll need 8 cups of thinly sliced apples, 1/2 cup of sugar, 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg. Mix together and set aside.
Roll one of the dough disks out and place in a 9-inch pie dish. Add the apple mixture on top, then roll out the second disk and place on top. Cut slits in the top for ventilation and brush with egg wash. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until golden brown. Serve with ice cream for an extra treat.
Next up, we have a recipe from Taste of Home for a classic apple pie. Preheat your oven to 375°F. For the crust, you’ll need 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 2/3 cup of shortening, and 6-7 tablespoons of cold water. Combine the flour and salt, then cut in the shortening until crumbly. Add the water one tablespoon at a time until dough forms. Divide into two disks and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. For the filling, you’ll need 6 cups of thinly sliced apples, 3/4 cup of sugar, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Mix together and set aside.
Roll one of the dough disks out and place in a 9-inch pie dish. Add the apple mixture on top, then roll out the second disk and place on top. Cut slits in the top for ventilation and brush with milk. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until golden brown. This recipe also recommends serving with a dollop of whipped cream.
There you have it, two amazing apple pie recipes for you to try at home. Don’t forget to invite me over for a slice!
