Apple Pie
There's nothing quite like a warm, homemade apple pie. With its buttery, flaky crust and sweet, cinnamon-spiced apple filling, this classic dessert is a favorite for holidays, family gatherings, or just a cozy weekend treat.
Pie Crust Recipe
Ingredients :
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2 ½ cups all purpose flour
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½ tbsp granulated sugar
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2 sticks cold butter
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7-8 tbsp cold water
Instructions to make the crust :
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In a food processor, mix the flour and sugar.
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Add cold, diced butter and pulse until a sandy texture remains.
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Slowly add in the water one tablespoon at a time or until moist clumps form.
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Transfer dough to a clean work surface and split into two disks (one for crust, one for top)
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Refrigerate 1 hour before using.
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For the wash:
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1 tsp water
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1 egg yolk
Ingredients for the filling:
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7 cups thin Granny Smith apple slices (6-7 apples)
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1 ½ tsp cinnamon
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1 tsp brown sugar
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8 tbsp unsalted butter
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3 tbsp all-purpose flour
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¼ cup water
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1 cup sugar
Recipe :
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Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
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In a small saucepan, melt butter on medium heat.
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Whisk in the flour until no clumps are left
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Whisk in the water and sugar and let the mixture come to a boil, whisking frequently.
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Remove from heat and start to peel, remove core, and slice your apples.
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Place apple slices in a bowl and toss with cinnamon and brown sugar. Pour the sauce over the apples and stir until combined.
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Transfer your pie dough into your pie plate and add apple mixture. Finish top of the pie.
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Beat the egg yolk and water together for the egg wash and brush over the pie crust.
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Place the pie in the oven at 425 degrees for 15 minutes.
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After fifteen minutes, reduce the heat to 350 degrees without opening the oven and bake for another 45 minutes or until golden brown.