
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
- 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.
- Prepare the filling:
- In a bowl, toss apple slices with sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, flour, and lemon juice.
- 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.
- 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? 😊