A Perfect Classic Apple Pie Recipe

Instructions

Step One: Make the Pie Crust: Mix flour, sugar and salt in a big bowl. Add cold butter chunks and mix till it looks like coarse crumbs. Slowly add ice water while stirring until it forms dough. Shape into two disks, wrap in plastic and chill for at least an hour.

Step Two: Prepare the Apple Filling: Peel, core and slice the apples thinly. In another bowl, toss apples with sugars, cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice. Add flour, lemon juice and vanilla extract. Mix well so apples are fully coated, then let sit for about 15 minutes.

Step Three: Roll Out the Dough. Heat oven to 425°F (220°C). On a floured surface, roll out one dough disk to fit a 9-inch pie dish. Press dough into dish and trim off extra edges.

Step Four: Put Together the Pie: Put apple filling in the crust. Spread small butter pieces on top. Roll out second dough disk and place over filling. Trim edges and crimp them together. Cut small slits in the top crust for steam.

Step Five: Apply Egg Wash: Mix egg with milk or water in a small bowl. Brush this on top crust for golden color when baking. Optionally sprinkle coarse sugar on top too.

Step Six: Bake the Pie: Put pie on middle oven rack with baking sheet underneath to catch drips. Bake for about 45 to 55 minutes until crust is golden brown and filling bubbles up. If edges brown too fast, cover them with foil for the last few minutes of baking.

Step Seven: Cool and Serve: After baking, take out the pie carefully and let cool at least two hours before cutting it up. Serve with vanilla ice cream if you like.

Tips and Variations

• Use right kind of apples: Granny Smiths are bitter while Honeycrisps are sweet.
• Chill dough well to get it’s tenderness.
• Heat baking sheet: First, avoid soggy bottom.
• Don’t overfill: To avoid spilling, don't overfill the pie.
• Dutch Style: Swap top crust with streusel made of flour, butter and brown sugar for crunch.
• Caramel Addition: Add caramel into pie filling for extra sweetness.

Nutrition Information (Per Slice)

Each slice of apple pie (based on 8 servings) contains approximately:

• Calories: You will get 400 calories with this meal.
• Protein: An amount of 4 g of protein is obtained with this meal, in which protein is very important for muscle repair and growth.
• Fat: An amount of 18 g is served, which helps you to keep on the diet track.
• Carbohydrates: Carbohydrates are the fuel source of the brain; here, 58 g of carbohydrates is obtained.
• Sugars: A 32g of sugar is contained here.
• Fiber: 3 g of fiber is obtained.
• Sodium: It regulates blood pressure; here an amount of 250 mg of sodium is added.