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flaky crust filled with warm cinnamon apples


  • Author: Olivia
  • Total Time: 340
  • Yield: 8 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This heavenly apple pie features an impossibly flaky, buttery crust that shatters at the touch of your fork, revealing tender cinnamon-spiced apples. Perfect for holidays or any day you want something special!


Ingredients

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2½ cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting

1 tablespoon granulated sugar

1 teaspoon salt

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, very cold and cubed

68 tablespoons ice water

1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

67 medium apples (3 pounds), peeled and sliced

¾ cup granulated sugar

¼ cup light brown sugar, packed

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1 tablespoon cornstarch

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

¼ teaspoon ground allspice

⅛ teaspoon ground cloves

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces

1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water

2 tablespoons coarse sugar


Instructions

1. Whisk together flour, 1 tablespoon sugar, and salt. Cut in cold butter cubes until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized pieces.

2. Combine ice water with vinegar. Drizzle 6 tablespoons over flour mixture, tossing with a fork. Add more water as needed until dough just comes together.

3. Divide dough in half, shape into disks, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for 1 hour.

4. In a large bowl, combine sliced apples, sugars, flour, cornstarch, spices, lemon juice, and vanilla. Let sit 15 minutes.

5. Preheat oven to 425°F. Place baking sheet on lower rack to heat.

6. Roll one dough disk into 12-inch circle. Transfer to 9-inch pie plate, leaving 1-inch overhang.

7. Add apple filling, discarding excess liquid. Dot with butter pieces.

8. Roll second dough disk and place over filling. Trim, fold edges under, and crimp decoratively.

9. Cut 4-5 vents in top crust. Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with coarse sugar.

10. Place on preheated baking sheet. Bake 20 minutes at 425°F, then reduce to 375°F and bake 40-50 minutes until golden and bubbling.

11. Cool completely on wire rack for at least 4 hours before slicing.

Notes

For the flakiest crust, keep all ingredients ice cold and work quickly.

Mix apple varieties for complex flavor—try 60% Granny Smith with 40% Honeycrisp.

Don’t skip the cooling time! The filling needs 4 hours to set properly.

Cover edges with foil if browning too quickly.

Pie can be assembled and frozen unbaked for up to 3 months. Bake from frozen, adding 15-20 minutes.

Substitute vegan butter for a dairy-free version.

Use gluten-free flour blend for a gluten-free option (add extra tablespoon of water).

  • Prep Time: 30
  • Cook Time: 70
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 425
  • Sugar: 42g
  • Sodium: 320mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 13g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 56g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg

Keywords: flaky crust, apple pie, homemade pie, cinnamon apples, holiday dessert