Here’s a classic apple pie that truly melts in your mouth—with a tender, buttery crust and soft, cinnamon-spiced apples 🍎🥧
🥧 Ingredients
For the crust
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cold butter (cubed)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 6–8 tbsp ice water
For the filling
- 6–7 apples (Granny Smith or a mix), peeled and sliced
- ¾ cup sugar
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- 2 tbsp flour or cornstarch
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Make the crust
- Mix flour, salt, and sugar
- Cut in cold butter until crumbly
- Add ice water gradually until dough forms
- Divide into 2 discs, wrap, and chill for 30 minutes
2. Prepare the filling
- Toss sliced apples with sugar, spices, flour, vanilla, and lemon juice
- Let sit for 10–15 minutes to release juices
3. Assemble the pie
- Roll out one dough disc and place in pie dish
- Add apple filling evenly
- Dot with small bits of butter (optional for richness)
- Roll out second dough and cover top (or lattice style)
- Seal edges and cut small vents
4. Bake
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
- Bake for 45–55 minutes until golden and bubbling
- Cover edges with foil if browning too quickly
5. Cool and serve
- Let cool at least 1–2 hours (this helps it set)
- Serve warm—optionally with vanilla ice cream
💡 Tips for “melt-in-your-mouth” texture
- Use a mix of apples for better flavor and softness
- Don’t overwork the dough—keeps it flaky and tender
- Let the filling rest so it becomes juicy and soft when baked
💬 Result: A soft, buttery, perfectly spiced apple pie that’s rich, tender, and comforting
If you want, I can give you a super quick apple pie version (no homemade crust) that tastes amazing and takes half the time 🍏
