American · Pastry

Classic Apple Pie

Name: Classic Apple Pie
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 350 g all-purpose flour; 230 g butter; 150 g granulated sugar; 6 apples; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 2 tsp cinnamon; 2 tbsp cornstarch; 1 egg; 1 pinch salt

Classic Apple Pie is an American pastry of medium difficulty, ready in about 1 hr 15 min and enough for 8 servings. All-purpose flour, butter and granulated sugar carry the flavour. The cooking is mostly baking. It is on the lighter side, at about 350 calories and 3 g of protein per serving.

Classic Apple Pie, plated (AI-generated illustration)

Total time: 1 hr 15 min
Servings: 8
Difficulty: Medium
Calories: 350 kcal

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Ingredients

For 8 servings

350 gall-purpose flour
230 gbutter
150 ggranulated sugar
6apples
1 tbsplemon juice
2 tspcinnamon
2 tbspcornstarch
1egg
1 pinchsalt

Instructions

Make the pie dough: combine all-purpose flour, salt, and 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar. Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add ice water a tablespoon at a time until dough comes together. Divide in half, wrap, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 200C (400F). Peel, core, and slice the apples thinly. Toss with remaining granulated sugar, cinnamon, cornstarch, and lemon juice.
Roll out one half of the dough and fit it into a 9-inch pie dish. Fill with the apple mixture and dot with small pieces of butter.
Roll out the second dough half and place it over the filling. Trim, fold, and crimp the edges. Cut several slits in the top. Beat the egg with a splash of water and brush over the crust.
Bake for 20 minutes, then reduce temperature to 180C (350F) and bake for another 35-40 minutes until the crust is golden and filling is bubbly. Cool for at least 1 hour before slicing.

Cook’s notes

Keep the butter and water very cold so the crust bakes up flaky. A mix of tart and sweet apples, such as Granny Smith and Honeycrisp, gives the best flavour and texture. Let the pie cool for the full hour so the filling sets and slices cleanly.

Nutrition per serving

Calories: 350 kcal
Protein: 3 g
Fat: 16 g
Carbs: 50 g

Approximate values for one serving.

About this recipe

Cuisine: American
Dish type: Pastry
In cookbook: Sweet Tooth