Classic American Apple Pie

Name: Classic American Apple Pie
Prep time: 120 min
Total time: 150 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 2 ½ cups ofall-purpose flour; ¼ TSP ofsalt (or skip if you are using salted butter); 1 TBSP ofgranulated sugar; 1 sticks ofunsalted butter - cubes (or salted butter, skip the salt above); ½ cup ofwater - ice cold (ice-cold); 6-7 PCS ofapples - pealed and thin sliced (medium, a mix of Granny Smith and Honeycrisp or Gala works best, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced); ¾ cup ofgranulated sugar; 2 TBSP ofall-purpose flour; 1 TSP ofcinnamon - ground; ¼ TSP ofnutmeg - ground; ¼ TSP ofground allspice; 1 TBSP oflemon juice - juiced (use juice only) (fresh); 2 TBSP ofunsalted butter (or salted butter); 1large egg; 1 TBSP ofwater; 1 TBSP ofgranulated sugar

8 servings

American Baking

This Classic American Apple Pie recipe features a flaky, buttery crust and a perfectly spiced apple filling. It's the ultimate comfort dessert for any occasion. This recipe delivers on all fronts: a flaky, all-butter crust and a sweet-tart filling that's perfectly spiced and tender, but not mushy.

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Sarah Cool Cook

November 6, 2025

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Ingredients:

For the Pie Dough:

2 ½ cups of all-purpose flour
¼ TSP of salt (or skip if you are using salted butter)
1 TBSP of granulated sugar
1 sticks of unsalted butter - cubes (or salted butter, skip the salt above)
½ cup of water - ice cold (ice-cold)

For the Filling:

6-7 PCS of apples - pealed and thin sliced (medium, a mix of Granny Smith and Honeycrisp or Gala works best, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced)
¾ cup of granulated sugar
2 TBSP of all-purpose flour
1 TSP of cinnamon - ground
¼ TSP of nutmeg - ground
¼ TSP of ground allspice
1 TBSP of lemon juice - juiced (use juice only) (fresh)
2 TBSP of unsalted butter (or salted butter)

For the Egg Wash:

1 large egg
1 TBSP of water

Sprinkle With:

1 TBSP of granulated sugar

Tools:

Directions:

1. Making the Pie Dough:

Let’s start with preparation of Classic American Apple Pie by preparing the pie dough.

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and granulated sugar.
Add the cold, cubed butter and use a pastry blender or your fingers to cut the butter into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces of butter still visible.
Gradually add the ice-cold water, a tablespoon at a time, mixing with a fork until the dough just comes together. Do not overmix.
Divide the dough into two discs, one slightly larger than the other.
Wrap each in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

2. Preparing the Apple Filling:

In a large bowl, toss the sliced apples with lemon juice to prevent browning.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice.
Pour the sugar and spice mixture over the apples and toss to coat them evenly.

3. Assembling the Classic American Apple Pie:

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Place a baking sheet on the lowest rack to catch any drips.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the larger dough disc into a 12-inch circle.
Carefully transfer it to the 9-inch pie dish, pressing it gently into the bottom and sides.
Trim the excess dough, leaving about a 1-inch overhang.
Pour the apple filling into the dough-lined dish, mounding the apples slightly in the center.
Roll out the second dough disc into an 11-inch circle. You can place this solid piece on top, or cut it into strips to create a lattice top.
For a solid top crust, place the dough over the apples, trim the edges to a 1-inch overhang, and crimp the edges of both crusts together.
Cut several slits in the top for steam to escape.
In a small bowl, whisk the egg and water together to create an egg wash.
Brush the top of the pie with the egg wash and sprinkle with coarse sugar.

4. Baking the Classic American Apple Pie:

Place the pie on the preheated baking sheet.
Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 15 minutes.
Reduce the oven temperature to 375°F (190°C) and continue to bake for another 40-50 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
If the edges begin to brown too quickly, you can cover them with aluminum foil or a pie crust shield.
Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack for at least 2-3 hours before slicing and serving. This allows the filling to set properly.

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