Classic Homemade Apple Pie with a Flaky Lattice Crust
A quintessential American dessert featuring a mountain of tart, cinnamon-spiced apples tucked inside a buttery, handcrafted flaky crust.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for work surface
1 cup cold unsalted butter or cold vegetable shortening, cut into small pieces
1 tsp. kosher salt
2 to 4 tablespoons very cold water
9 to 10 tart apples (Granny Smith or McIntosh), peeled and thinly sliced
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour (for filling)
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
Dash of kosher salt
2 Tbsp. unsalted butter, cut into pieces (for topping filling)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust: Mix flour, butter, and salt. Gradually add cold water until dough forms. Knead 2-3 times, divide into two disks, and chill for at least 2 hours.
2. Roll the Bottom: Roll one disk into a 12-inch circle. Fit into a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate. Refrigerate.
3. Fill: Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss apples with sugar, flour, cinnamon, and salt. Spoon into crust and dot with butter.
4. Lattice Top: Roll second disk and cut into 12 strips. Create a lattice pattern over the apples. Fold and crimp edges.
5. Bake: Place on a baking sheet. Bake 15 mins at 425°F. Lower to 350°F and bake 45 mins. Cover with foil and bake 30 more mins until bubbly.
6. Cool: Let rest on a wire rack for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
For the best results, use a mix of Granny Smith and McIntosh apples.
Ensure your butter and water are ice-cold to get those flaky layers.
Place a baking sheet on the lower rack to catch any drips.
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