Homemade Apple Pie with Golden Crust

Ingredients:

Pie Crust:

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cold and cut into small cubes
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1/4 to 1/2 cup ice water

Apple Filling:

  • 6-7 medium Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples, peeled and sliced thin
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp butter, cubed

Egg Wash:

  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 tbsp milk or cream

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the Crust
    • In a large bowl, mix flour, salt, and sugar. Add the cold butter and cut it in using a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
    • Gradually add ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the dough just starts to come together.
    • Divide the dough in half, shape each half into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  2. Prepare the Apple Filling
    • In a large mixing bowl, combine the apple slices, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, flour, and lemon juice. Toss until the apples are well coated.
  3. Assemble the Pie
    • Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
    • Roll out one dough disk into a 12-inch circle and place it into a 9-inch pie dish. Add the apple filling, spreading it evenly. Dot the top with small butter cubes.
    • Roll out the second dough disk and place it over the filling. Trim the edges, then crimp or flute to seal the crusts together.
  4. Brush and Bake
    • Brush the top crust with the egg wash for a beautiful golden finish. Cut small slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape.
    • Bake for 45-50 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the apple filling is bubbling.
  5. Cool and Serve
    • Allow the pie to cool for at least 2 hours before slicing for best results. Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream!

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