**Homemade Apple Pie Recipe**
**Prep Time:** 30 minutes
**Cook Time:** 50–60 minutes
**Total Time:** ~1 hour 30 minutes
**Servings:** 8 slices
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**Ingredients:**
🔹 **For the Pie Crust (or use store-bought crust):**
– 2 1/2 cups (315g) **all-purpose flour**
– 1 cup (230g) **unsalted butter**, cold & cut into cubes
– 1/2 teaspoon **salt**
– 1 teaspoon **sugar**
– 6–8 tablespoons **ice water**
🔹 **For the Apple Filling:**
– 6–7 medium **apples** (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or a mix)
– 3/4 cup (150g) **granulated sugar**
– 1/4 cup (50g) **brown sugar**
– 1 teaspoon **cinnamon**
– 1/4 teaspoon **nutmeg** (optional)
– 2 tablespoons **all-purpose flour** (to thicken the filling)
– 1 tablespoon **lemon juice** (to prevent apples from browning)
– 1 teaspoon **vanilla extract**
– 2 tablespoons **butter**, cut into small pieces (for the filling)
🔹 **For the Egg Wash (for a golden crust):**
– 1 egg, beaten
– 1 tablespoon milk or water
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**Instructions:**
**Step 1: Make the Pie Dough** (Skip if using store-bought crust)
1. In a large bowl, whisk together **flour, salt, and sugar**.
2. Add **cold butter cubes** and mix with a pastry cutter or hands until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs.
3. Slowly add **ice water**, 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough comes together (don’t overwork it).
4. Divide into **two discs**, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for **at least 1 hour** (or up to 2 days).
#### **Step 2: Prepare the Apple Filling**
1. Peel, core, and slice the **apples** into thin slices.
2. Toss apples with **sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, flour, lemon juice, and vanilla extract**. Let sit for **15 minutes** to release juices.
**Step 3: Assemble the Pie**
1. Preheat oven to **425°F (220°C)**.
2. Roll out one dough disc on a lightly floured surface into a **12-inch (30 cm) circle**. Place it into a **9-inch (23 cm) pie dish**.
3. Pour in the apple filling and dot with **butter pieces**.
4. Roll out the second dough disc and place it on top. Trim excess dough and crimp the edges to seal.
5. Cut slits in the top crust or make a **lattice pattern** for ventilation.
6. Brush the top with **egg wash** and sprinkle with sugar (for a golden, crispy crust).
**Step 4: Bake the Pie**
1. Bake at **425°F (220°C) for 15 minutes**, then reduce heat to **375°F (190°C)** and bake for another **35–45 minutes**, until golden brown.
2. If the edges brown too quickly, cover them with **foil**.
**Step 5: Cool & Serve**
– Let the pie **cool for at least 2 hours** before slicing (this helps the filling set).
– Serve warm with **vanilla ice cream or whipped cream**!
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**Tips for the Perfect Apple Pie:**
✅ **Use a mix of apple varieties** – Granny Smith for tartness, Honeycrisp for sweetness.
✅ **Chill the dough** – This keeps the crust flaky and prevents shrinking.
✅ **Avoid a soggy bottom** – Toss apples with sugar and let them sit before filling to remove excess juice.
✅ **Make ahead** – The dough can be refrigerated for 2 days or frozen for 3 months!
