Look no further as this is the Perfect Apple Pie recipe you have been searching for! Is there any pie more comforting than apple pie? I love this recipe – the homemade pastry crust is absolutely delicious and the apple filling is full of warming flavors.
Start the pie by making pastry. Chill the pastry in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or prepare in advance and chill for up to 48 hours. Roll out the pastry to line a baking dish and to make a pie lid. Prepare the apple filling and transfer to the pie shell. Top with the remaining pastry and pierce with a fork. Bake until golden brown. Serve wedges of pie with ice cream or whipped cream. Delicious!
To make this Perfect Apple Pie, you will need the following ingredients:
Combine 2½ cups all-purpose flour with 1 teaspoon each of salt and sugar in the bowl of a food processor. Add 8 tablespoons butter and ½ a cup shortening. Pulse the mixture until it resembles small peas. Gradually pour in ⅓ cup of ice water and pulse until it comes together when squeezed in your hand. If it is too crumbly, add 1 tablespoon of ice water and pulse again.
Transfer the dough to a work surface and shape into a ball. Divide in two equal pieces and form into disks. Cover each disk with plastic wrap. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or for up to 48 hours.
Lightly dusty a work surface with flour. Using a rolling pin, roll 1 disk into a 13-inch round ⅛-inch thick sheet. Fit the pastry into a 9-inch pie plate and trim the overhang to ½ an inch. Place the pie shell in the refrigerator and roll out the second disk into a 12-inch round ⅛-inch thick lid. Transfer the lid to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate.
Peel, halve and core the apples. Cut them into ¾-inch wedges and toss with the juice of a large lemon in a large bowl.
Melt the remaining 8 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over low heat. Stir in 1 cup of brown sugar. Add the apple wedges and turn to coat. Increase the heat to high and cook, while turning occasionally, until the apple is tender but not mushy.
Immediately transfer the apples and their juices to a rimmed baking sheet. Sprinkle the remaining 1½ tablespoons of flour and ¼ teaspoon of cinnamon over the mixture. Toss gently until the flour dissolves. Place the baking sheet on a wire rack and leave the apples cool to room temperature for about 40 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 450 °F.
Place the cooled apple wedges in the pie crust and drizzle any remaining juices over them. Moisten the pie rim with a wet pastry brush. Place the lid over the apples and press the rim to seal. Trim the lid to a ½ an inch overhang using scissors. Fold it under and crimp. Combine the remaining 1 teaspoon of sugar with 2 teaspoons of milk and lightly brush the top of the pie. Use a fork to pierce several holes in the top of the pie.
Bake in the oven for 25 minutes until the pastry is golden brown on top. If the pastry lid begins to brown too quickly, cover the edges with foil. Turn the heat down to 375 °F and bake for 20 minutes longer.
Remove the pie from the oven and leave to cool for about 60 minutes until it reaches room temperature.
Cut into wedges and serve as it is, or with ice cream or whipped cream.
This Perfect Apple Pie is a delicious slice of comfort food. Please try this and if you do, come back and leave a comment to tell me what you think!
I made this pie for my daughter’s birthday, and it was a hit! Simple ingredients and flavors made everyone smile. So thankful for this recipe!
Simply delicious pie! I made this for a family gathering and it was a hit! The crust was flakey and the apples were so sweet. It brought back memories of my grandma’s pies. Love the simplicity!
Yummy pie!
Absolutely love pie
Superb. I baked this pie last week for a small dinner with friends. They were astonished by the taste. The flaky crust was a hit, and the apples were perfect. It reminded me of my grandmother's pies, which always made me feel at home.
La verdad, este pie de manzana es de lo mejor. Hice la receta para un cumpleaños y todos quedaron encantados. La masa es super sencilla y el relleno de manzana tiene un sabor que recuerda a la abuela. ¡Repetiré seguro!
I made this Perfect Apple Pie for my friend's gathering and it was a hit! The crust was so simple to make and so flaky. I used Granny Smith apples, which added a nice tartness. Everyone loved how warm and comforting it tasted. Will definitely make again.
I made this Perfect Apple Pie for my family gathering and it was a hit! The crust was flaky and the filling was so warm and inviting. My grandma used to make apple pie for every holiday, and this recipe brought back those lovely memories. So easy and delicious, I will make it again soon.
I just made this Perfect Apple Pie for my friend's gathering, and everyone loved it! The crust was super flaky, and the filling reminded me of my grandma's pies from childhood. Such a cozy recipe that I'll use again for sure.
Super yummy pie!
Simply delicious pie!
Yummy
I made this Perfect Apple Pie for our anniversary, and my husband was over the moon! The crust was so flaky and the apples were just right. It's super easy to make, and now it’s our favorite dessert! Can’t wait to bake it again.
Yo, this apple pie is next level! Made it for the fam and they couldn't get enough. The crust was super flaky, just like Grandma used to make! It’s def gonna be my go-to for family gatherings! 🍏🥧
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