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Perfect Flaky Classic American Apple Pie

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A classic American apple pie with a flaky buttery crust and a spiced filling of tart Granny Smith and sweet Fuji apples. Easy to make and perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (320g) all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • ¼ cup (60ml) ice water, plus more if needed
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • 6 medium apples (about 3 pounds/1.4kg), peeled, cored, and sliced thinly (mix of Granny Smith and Fuji)
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup (50g) light brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
  • 1 large egg, beaten with 1 tablespoon water (for egg wash)
  • 1 tablespoon coarse sugar (optional, for sprinkling on top)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and sugar for the crust.
  2. Add cold butter cubes and cut into the flour with a pastry cutter or pulse in a food processor until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized bits.
  3. Mix ice water and apple cider vinegar in a small cup. Gradually sprinkle over flour mixture, tossing gently with a fork until dough just starts to come together.
  4. Divide dough into two equal parts, flatten each into a disk about 1 inch thick, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 1 hour.
  5. In a large bowl, toss sliced apples with granulated sugar, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and vanilla extract until evenly coated. Let rest while dough chills.
  6. Roll one dough disk on a lightly floured surface into a 12-inch circle. Transfer to a 9-inch pie dish, letting edges hang over slightly. Chill while rolling out top crust.
  7. Pour apple mixture into crust-lined dish and dot with small pieces of butter.
  8. Roll second dough disk into a 12-inch circle. Place over filling, trim edges to about 1 inch overhang.
  9. Fold overhang under itself and crimp edges to seal the pie.
  10. Brush top crust with beaten egg wash and sprinkle with coarse sugar if desired.
  11. Chill pie in fridge for 15-20 minutes before baking.
  12. Place pie on a baking sheet and bake in a preheated 425°F oven for 15 minutes.
  13. Reduce heat to 350°F and bake for another 40-50 minutes until crust is golden and filling bubbles.
  14. Let pie cool on a wire rack for at least 2 hours before slicing.

Notes

Keep butter and water ice cold to ensure a flaky crust. Chill dough for at least 1 hour before rolling. Use a mix of tart and sweet apples for balanced flavor. Cover crust edges with foil if browning too quickly. Let pie cool for 2 hours before slicing to set filling.

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Keywords: apple pie, classic apple pie, flaky crust, homemade pie, American dessert, Granny Smith apples, Fuji apples, easy apple pie

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