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Apple Pie From Scratch

featured in 18 Tasty Pie Recipes

Homemade apple pie is a timeless, all-time favorite dessert for many. Crafting an apple pie from scratch is fulfilling in so many ways. It's a process that, once mastered, is satisfying and a dessert that, when eaten, is delightful. Begin by making a buttery, flaky pie crust with basic pantry staples. Then, fill the crust with freshly sliced apples tossed in sugar, spices, and a touch of citrus. As the pie bakes, the crust turns golden brown with a glistening finish thanks to egg wash and a sugar sprinkle. Serve up generous slices crowned with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Alix Traeger
Tasty Team
98% would make again
Total Time

2 hr

2 hr

Prep Time

15 minutes

15 min

Cook Time

1 hr

1 hr

Apple Pie From Scratch
Total Time

2 hr

2 hr

Prep Time

15 minutes

15 min

Cook Time

1 hr

1 hr

Ingredients

for 8 servings

Pie Dough

  • 2 ½ cups flour (315 g)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ sticks butter, 1 1/2 sticks, cold, cubed
  • 8 tablespoons ice water, or as needed

Filling

  • 2 ½ lb granny smith apple (1 kg), cored, sliced, peeled
  • ¾ cup sugar (150 g)
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
  • ½ lemon
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 tablespoon sugar

Topping

  • 1 scoop vanilla ice cream

Nutrition Info

  • Calories 273
  • Fat 1g
  • Carbs 60g
  • Fiber 3g
  • Sugar 26g
  • Protein 5g

Estimated values based on one serving size.

Preparation

  1. In a medium-sized bowl, add the flour and salt. Mix with fork until combined.
  2. Add in cubed butter and break up into flour with a fork. Mixture will still have lumps about the size of small peas.
  3. Gradually add the ice water and continue to mix until the dough starts to come together. You may not need all of the water, but if the dough is too dry then add more. The dough should not be very tacky or sticky.
  4. Work the dough together with your hands and turn out onto a surface. Work into a ball and cover with cling wrap. Refrigerate.
  5. Peel the apples, then core and slice.
  6. In a bowl, add the sliced apples, sugar, flour, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and juice from the lemon.
  7. Mix until combined and all apples are coated. Refrigerate.
  8. Preheat the oven to 375°F (200°C).
  9. On a floured surface, cut the pie dough in half and roll out both halves until round and about ⅛-inch (3 mm) thick.
  10. Roll the dough around the rolling pin and unroll onto a pie dish making sure the dough reaches all edges. Trim extra if necessary.
  11. Pour in apple filling mixture and pat down.
  12. Roll the other half of the dough on top.
  13. Trim the extra dough from the edges and pinch the edges to create a crimp. Make sure edges are sealed together.
  14. Brush the pie with the beaten egg and sprinkle with the sugar.
  15. Cut four slits in the top of the pie to create a vent.
  16. Bake pie for 50-60 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and no greyish or undercooked pastry remains.
  17. Allow to cool completely before slicing.
  18. Top with ice cream and serve.
  19. Enjoy!
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