Nothing says comfort food like a slice of warm apple pie. And lucky for us, we have not just one, but two amazing apple pie recipes to share with you today. So, roll up your sleeves, preheat your oven, and get ready to impress your loved ones with these delicious treats.
First up, we have a Golden Apple Pie. This classic recipe has a buttery, flaky crust that complements the sweet and tart apples perfectly. Here’s what you’ll need for the crust:
– 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 tsp salt
– 1 tsp sugar
– 1 cup unsalted butter, diced and chilled
– 1/4-1/2 cup ice water
In a large bowl, mix the flour, salt, and sugar until combined. Add the chilled butter and cut it into the flour mixture using a pastry cutter or your hands until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add the ice water, a few tablespoons at a time, until the dough comes together. Divide the dough in half and shape each half into a disk. Wrap each disk in plastic wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes.
For the filling, you’ll need:
– 6 cups thinly sliced, peeled and cored apples
– 3/4 cup sugar
– 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
– 1 tsp ground cinnamon
– 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
– 1 tsp vanilla extract
– 1 tbsp unsalted butter, diced
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees. Roll out one of the dough disks on a floured surface and transfer it to a 9-inch pie dish. Combine the apples, sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla in a bowl and mix until the apples are coated. Pour the apple mixture into the pie crust and dot with the diced butter. Roll out the second dough disk and cut it into strips. Arrange the strips in a lattice pattern over the apples. Brush the top with a beaten egg and sprinkle with sugar.
Bake for 45-50 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling. Allow the pie to cool for at least one hour before serving. Trust us, this pie will disappear quickly!
Next, we have a classic Apple Pie recipe. This recipe is no-fuss but still delivers all the delicious flavors we love in an apple pie. For the crust, you’ll need:
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 tsp salt
– 2/3 cup shortening
– 5-7 tbsp cold water
Combine the flour and salt in a bowl. Cut in the shortening using a pastry cutter or your hands until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add the cold water, a tablespoon at a time, until the dough comes together. Divide the dough in half and shape each half into a disk. Wrap each disk in plastic wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes.
For the filling, you’ll need:
– 6 cups thinly sliced, peeled and cored apples
– 3/4 cup sugar
– 1 tsp ground cinnamon
– 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
– 1/8 tsp salt
– 2 tbsp unsalted butter
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees. Roll out one of the dough disks on a floured surface and transfer it to a 9-inch pie dish. Combine the apples, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a bowl and mix until the apples are coated. Pour the apple mixture into the pie crust and dot with the diced butter. Roll out the second dough disk and place it on top of the apples. Cut a few slits in the top to vent. Brush the top with a beaten egg.
Bake for 50-60 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling. Allow the pie to cool for at least one hour before serving.
Now that you have two amazing apple pie recipes in your arsenal, it’s time to get baking! Whether you’re serving it for dessert at a holiday meal or enjoying it on a chilly evening, these pies are sure to make everyone’s taste buds happy. So, grab your apron and get ready to impress!
