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Best Apple Pie

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Ingredients

For the Crust:

  • 2½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 cup 2 sticks cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
  • 6 –8 tbsp ice water

For the Filling:

  • 6 –7 cups thinly sliced apples Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or a mix
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
  • ⅛ tsp ground cloves optional
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp cold butter cut into small pieces

Instructions

  • Make the Dough: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and sugar. Cut in cold butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs. Add ice water one tablespoon at a time, mixing just until the dough holds together.
  • Chill the Dough: Divide dough into two equal discs, wrap each in plastic, and chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour.
  • Prep the Apples: In a large bowl, toss sliced apples with sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves (if using), and lemon juice. Let sit for 10–15 minutes while you roll out the dough.
  • Roll and Fill: On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disc of dough and fit it into a 9-inch pie dish. Pour in the apple filling and dot with cold butter.
  • Top the Pie: Roll out the second dough disc and place it over the filling. Trim excess, crimp edges, and cut a few small vents on top. Or go with a lattice if you're feeling extra.
  • Bake: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the pie on a baking sheet (to catch drips) and bake for 20 minutes. Lower heat to 375°F (190°C) and bake another 35–40 minutes, until the crust is golden and the filling is bubbling.
  • Cool: Let the pie cool for at least 2 hours before slicing so the filling can set.