Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Prepare the Pie Crust:
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, salt, and granulated sugar.
- Add the cold, cubed unsalted butter to the flour mixture.
- Using a pastry cutter or fork, cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces of butter remaining.
- Gradually add the ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing with a fork or your hands until the dough comes together and holds its shape when pressed.
- Divide the dough in half and shape each half into a disk. Wrap each disk in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until firm.
Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
Prepare the Apple Filling:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced apples, granulated sugar, brown sugar, all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, salt, and lemon juice. Toss until the apples are evenly coated with the sugar mixture.
Assemble the Pie:
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disk of pie dough into a circle large enough to fit your pie dish. Transfer the rolled-out dough to the pie dish and gently press it into the bottom and sides.
- Spoon the prepared apple filling into the pie crust, mounding it slightly in the center. Dot the top of the filling with small pieces of unsalted butter.
- Roll out the second disk of pie dough into a circle large enough to cover the filling. Carefully place it over the filling, then trim and crimp the edges of the dough to seal the pie.
Bake the Pie:
- If desired, brush the top crust with a beaten egg for a shiny finish.
- If the edges of the pie crust are browning too quickly during baking, you can cover them with aluminum foil to prevent burning.
- Place the pie on a baking sheet to catch any drips, then bake in the preheated oven for 45-55 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
- Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack before slicing and serving.
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