Classic Old-Fashioned Apple Pie is a traditional Thanksgiving recipe that can be enjoyed all year long. Such an easy and such a classic recipe that you would want to have all of it at one go.
6LargeApplesCored and thinly sliced (approximately 10-12 cups) I have used Honey Crisp Apples
1CupPacked Light Brown Sugar
½CupGranulated Sugar
1TablespoonGround Cinnamon
1TeaspoonGround Nutmegand more for sprinkling on the crust
½TeaspoonGround Ginger
½Teaspoon Apple Cider Vinegar
1LargeEggfor Egg wash beaten with 1 tablespoon milk
Coarse SugarOPTIONAL for sprinkling
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INSTRUCTIONS
Learn to make a crispy and flaky pie crust.
Place sliced apples in a large bowl. Add brown sugar, granulated sugar, apple cider vinegar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and ground ginger into it. Toss to combine and keep aside.
On a floured surface, cut the chilled pie dough into two halves. Keep the other half in the refrigerator while you roll one half to make the pie crust. Roll the dough until it has about 1/2 inch thickness. Turn the dough to a quarter turn after every few seconds so that you have a circular rolled dough which is about 11-12 inches in diameter. Roll the dough over your rolling pin and unwrap it on your pie dish. Tuck it carefully into the pie dish with your fingers and trim the edges to remove the extra hanging crust.
Add the Apple Pie Filling and pile them on top of each other. Pack them tight. Preheat the oven to 400F or 204C
Take out the other half of the dough, and roll it on a floured surface approximately 1-inch larger than the diameter of your pie dish. In this case, I rolled it approximately 11-12 inches in diameter. Use a pizza cutter or a pastry wheel or sharp knife to slice thin vertical slices about 1/2 inch wide. You will have about 16 strips. Weave the strips carefully over and under one another so that it looks sort of like a basket. Add the lattic right on the apples and press it down slightly. Trim off the excess from the corners and flute the edges of your pie.Brush egg wash over the lattice crust. Sprinkle some coarse sugar and ground nutmeg on top.
Place the pie in the lower third rack of the oven. If you think it will spill over then just place this pie dish on a baking tray and then allow it to bake at 400F for at least 20-minutes.After 20-minutes, lower the temperature to 375F 191C and bake for additional 35-45 minutes or until the pie filling is bubbly. If the pie crust is getting too brown you can loosely cover the top with an aluminum foil. After your pie is baked, insert a knife in the center and check. It should come out relatively clean with some moist crumbs.
Allow the pie to cool down for 3 to 4 hours. Cut it into slices and serve with some caramel sauce on top. This is best served on the same day. However, if you wish to store it then you can cover it tightly with a plastic wrap or foil and refrigerate for up to 3-4 days.
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Notes
Make-Ahead & freezing: You can make the pie dough ahead of time and then store it in the refrigerator for at least 5 days. You can also freeze it for up to 3 months - but make sure it is properly wrapped with a plastic wrap and then double wrapped with an aluminum foil. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before using it the next day.
You can also freeze baked apple pie after it has cooled down completely. Keep it in a disposable aluminum pie dish. The best part about storing it in this dish is that you can take it straight from the freezer to the oven. But you have to bake it a little longer than the mentioned bake time. But, the top might get a little too brown so you can tent with foil and prevent over-browning.
But, ideally, you should thaw it overnight in the refrigerator before baking it.
If this feels a little too sweet for you then you can add some salted caramel sauce on top or some fresh lemon juice to balance the sweetness.
Dump the apple pie filling on top of each other and pack it tightly. Place the lattice right on top of the pie filling and also press it a little so that there are no gaps between the lattice and the pie filling.
Don't forget to use cold water, cold butter cubes, and cold shortening to make the pie crust.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Classic Old-Fashioned Apple Pie
Amount Per Serving
Calories 237
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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