Description
Classic American apple pie served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. This comforting dessert features a flaky homemade crust and spiced apple filling for the perfect nostalgic treat.
Ingredients
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp salt
1 tbsp granulated sugar
1 cup (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, cubed
6–8 tbsp ice water
6 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/8 tsp salt
1 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
1 tbsp sugar (for sprinkling)
Vanilla ice cream (for serving)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix flour, salt, and sugar. Add cold butter and cut in until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add ice water one tablespoon at a time until dough comes together. Divide into two discs, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, toss sliced apples with brown sugar, granulated sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and lemon juice. Let sit while rolling dough.
- Roll out one dough disc and place in a 9-inch pie dish. Add apple filling and dot with butter pieces.
- Roll out the second dough disc and place over the filling. Trim excess, crimp edges, and cut slits in the top.
- Brush crust with beaten egg and sprinkle with sugar.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes until golden and bubbling. Cover edges with foil if browning too fast.
- Let pie cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream.
Notes
Use a mix of apple varieties for added sweetness and complexity.
Try a lattice crust for a decorative finish.
Drizzle with caramel sauce for extra indulgence.
Store-bought crust can be used for convenience.
Add a pinch of ginger or cloves for a spicier filling.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice with ice cream
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
