Famous Apple Pie That Melts in Your Mouth! 🍏🥧

For the filling:

  • 6 medium apples (peeled, cored, and sliced)
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp nutmeg (optional)
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour (to thicken)
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp butter (cut into small pieces)

For topping:

  • 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
  • 1 tbsp sugar (for sprinkling)

Instructions

  1. Make the crust:
    • In a bowl, mix flour and salt.
    • Cut in the cold butter until crumbly.
    • Gradually add ice water, mixing until dough forms.
    • Divide into two discs, wrap, and chill for 30 minutes.
  2. Prepare the filling:
    • In a bowl, toss apple slices with sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, flour, and lemon juice.
  3. Assemble the pie:
    • Roll out one dough disc and place it into a 9-inch pie pan.
    • Pour in the apple filling and dot with butter.
    • Roll out the second dough disc and cover the pie. Seal and crimp edges.
    • Brush with egg wash and sprinkle sugar on top.
  4. Bake:
    • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
    • Bake for 50-55 minutes until golden brown.
    • Let it cool slightly before serving.

Enjoy your melt-in-your-mouth apple pie! 🍏✨ Would you like a shortcut version or a variation with caramel? 😊