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Flaky Crust • Spiced Apples • Golden Top**
The most iconic American dessert: buttery flaky crust, warm cinnamon apples, and a perfectly golden finish. Authentic and error-free.
🔥 Calories: ~380 kcal per slice (1/8)
⏱️ Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 8 slices
Ingredients
For the Pie Crust
• 2 ½ cups (300 g) all-purpose flour
• 1 cup (225 g) cold unsalted butter, cubed
• 1 tbsp sugar
• ½ tsp salt
• 6–8 tbsp ice-cold water
(You may use store-bought pie crust if you prefer.)
For the Apple Filling
• 6 large apples (Granny Smith + Honeycrisp recommended), peeled and sliced
• ½ cup (100 g) white sugar
• ¼ cup (50 g) brown sugar
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 ½ tbsp cornstarch
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• ¼ tsp nutmeg
• ¼ tsp salt
• 2 tbsp butter (cut into small pieces)
For Brushing
• 1 beaten egg (egg wash)
• 1 tbsp sugar for sprinkling
Instructions
1. Make the Pie Crust
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Combine flour, sugar, and salt in a large bowl.
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Add cold butter and rub it into the flour until coarse crumbs form.
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Stir in ice water, a little at a time, until the dough comes together.
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Divide into two discs, wrap in plastic, and chill for 30 minutes.
2. Make the Apple Filling
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In a large bowl, mix:
– sliced apples
– white sugar
– brown sugar
– lemon juice
– cornstarch
– cinnamon
– nutmeg
– salt -
Toss until apples are fully coated.
3. Assemble the Pie
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Roll out the first dough disc and place it into a pie dish.
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Add the apple filling.
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Scatter the 2 tbsp of butter pieces on top.
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Roll out the second disc and lay it over the pie.
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Seal the edges and cut 3–4 small slits on top for steam.
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Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle with sugar.
4. Bake
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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
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Bake for 20 minutes.
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Reduce heat to 350°F (175°C) and bake for another 35–40 minutes until golden brown.
5. Cool & Serve
Let the pie cool for at least 2 hours so the filling can set.
Serve warm — vanilla ice cream is optional but recommended.