Classic Apple Pie

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This classic American apple pie is made completely from scratch! It has a buttery, flaky crust and a filling that’s not too sweet.

Prep Time1 30

Cook Time1

Total Time2 30

Course: Dessert, holiday recipes

Cuisine: American

Servings:

In a large bowl, mix together the flour, powdered sugar, and salt. Add in the cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Stir in the egg yolks until just combined. Gradually add the ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough begins to come together. If the dough is too dry, add another tablespoon of ice water as needed.
Divide the dough into two equal portions and form each into a disk. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerator for at least 1 hour.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced Granny Smith apples with the granulated sugar, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Toss to coat the apples evenly. Set aside and let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disk of dough to fit a 9-inch pie dish using a rolling pin. Transfer the crust to the pie dish, allowing the excess dough to hang over the edges.
Pour the apple filing into the crust, spreading it out evenly.
Roll out the second disk of dough using a rolling pin, and place it over the apple filling. Trim excess dough from the edges using a paring knife for kitchen shears, leaving about a 1-inch overhang.
Fold the overhang dough under itself and crimp the edges to seal. Cut a few small slits in the top of the crust to allow steam to escape.
Brush the top crust with the beaten egg, and sprinkle the top of the pie with sanding sugar.

Bake the pie in the preheated oven at 425°F for 20 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 375°F and continue baking for 15 minutes, then cover the apple pie loosely with aluminum foil so the crust doesn't burn. Cook for an additional 25 minutes. The apple pie baked for a total of 1 hour.
Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack for at least 1-2 hours before serving to allow the filing to set.
Serve the pie with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream and enjoy!

Making the pie crust from scratch makes a huge difference, and I highly recommend it. Apple pie is all about the crust and filling, so both should taste amazing.

Homemade pie crust can burn quickly, so I suggest checking the pie after 30 minutes of baking. If it’s golden brown, cover it loosely with aluminum foil to prevent it from burning. We’re baking it for one hour at a high temperature so definitely check on it so it doesn't burn!

Let the apple pie set for at least an hour before serving so it doesn't fall apart!