The Perfect Apple Pie Recipe: From Scratch to Your Table

Flaky Pie Crust Recipe

• 10 oz all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ sticks unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
• 3 oz cold water 
• 1 teaspoon salt 
• 1 tablespoon sugar

Apple Pie Filling 

• 6–8 medium apples, peeled, cored, and sliced 
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch 
• 1 tablespoon flour 
• ½ cup granulated sugar 
• ½ cup light brown sugar 
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon 
• ½ teaspoon nutmeg 
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 
• 2 oz cubed butter 
• 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 
• ½ teaspoon salt

Directions

Making the Pie Crust

1. In a large bowl, mix flour, salt, and sugar.

2. Cut in the butter with a pastry cutter or your hands until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

3. Gradually add ice water until the dough comes together.

4. Divide into two disks, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least an hour.

5. Peel, core and slice apples

Optional step

In a large skillet, use 1 tbsp of butter and cook down the Grranny Smith apples forr about 5 minutes.

1. Let apples cool for about 10 minutes.

Combine Apples

1. Combine cooked apples with the uncooked apples and add the sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cornstarch, flour, and salt.

2. Roll out one disk of dough and fit it into a 9-inch pie dish, trimming any excess.

3. Roll out one disk of dough and fit it into a 9-inch pie dish, trimming any excess.

4. Pour in the apple filling, mounding slightly in the center.

5. Roll out the second disk of dough and place it over the filling. Seal the edges by crimping, and cut slits in the top to allow steam to escape.

6. Brush the top crust with an egg wash and sprinkle with sugar for extra sparkle and crunch.

Baking the Pie

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Place the pie on the middle rack and 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 2 hours before slicing to let the juices set.