Classic American Apple Pie
Make Classic American Apple Pie, an American dessert recipe with All-purpose flour, Unsalted butter (cold, cubed), Salt. It has about 1 hr 15 min, about 430 calories per serving. Get ingredients, step-by-step instructions, nutrition estimates, FAQs, and Recipe Genius app tools.
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Classic American Apple Pie is an American dessert recipe that takes about 1 hr 15 min, makes 8 servings, has about 430 calories per serving. Use the ingredients and steps below, or open it in Recipe Genius for guided Cook Mode, timers, serving changes, and a shopping list.
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View on AmazonClassic American Apple Pie ingredients
- 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 cup Ice water
- 6 medium Granny Smith apples (peeled, cored, sliced)
- 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup Brown sugar
- 2 tbsp All-purpose flour
- 1 tsp Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 tsp Ground nutmeg
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice
- 2 tbsp Unsalted butter
- 1 large Egg (beaten with 1 tbsp water)
How to make Classic American Apple Pie
- **For the Pie Crust:** In a large bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Cut in cold, cubed butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces of butter.
- Gradually add ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing until dough just comes together. Divide dough in half, flatten into discs, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- **For the Apple Filling:** In a large bowl, combine sliced apples, granulated sugar, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Toss gently to coat and set aside.
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disc of pie dough into a 12-inch circle. Carefully transfer to a 9-inch pie plate. Trim edges, leaving a 1/2-inch overhang.
- Pour apple filling into the pie crust. Dot the top with small pieces of butter.
- Roll out the second disc of dough. You can either place it whole over the filling (vent with slits) or cut it into strips for a lattice top.
- If making a lattice, weave the strips over the filling. Trim and crimp the edges of both crusts together.
- Brush the top crust with the egg wash.
- Bake for 15 minutes at 425°F (220°C). Then reduce oven temperature to 375°F (190°C) and bake for another 45-60 minutes, or until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly. If crust browns too quickly, cover edges with foil.
- Let the pie cool on a wire rack for at least 2-3 hours before slicing and serving to allow the filling to set.
Classic American Apple Pie FAQ
How do I make Classic American Apple Pie?
Make Classic American Apple Pie by gathering the ingredients below, following the step-by-step instructions, and checking that everything is cooked safely before serving.
What ingredients are in Classic American Apple Pie?
The main ingredients include All-purpose flour, Unsalted butter (cold, cubed), Salt, Ice water, Granny Smith apples (peeled, cored, sliced). The full ingredient list is included on this page.
How long does Classic American Apple Pie take?
This recipe takes about 1 hr 15 min, depending on prep speed and kitchen equipment.
How many calories are in Classic American Apple Pie?
Recipe Genius estimates about 430 calories per serving. Nutrition is estimated, so use your own labels when precision matters.
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