Classic American Apple Pie

Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of a classic American apple pie. This recipe features a flaky, buttery crust packed with sweet and tart apples, cinnamon, and a touch of sugar. Perfect for any occasion, this homemade apple pie will leave your house smelling incredible and your taste buds craving for more. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the ultimate dessert experience.

Ingredients

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• ⅓ to ½ cup ice water
• 6 cups peeled, cored, and thinly sliced apples (about 6-7 medium-sized apples)
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, cubed
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, for topping

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, and sugar. Add the cold cubed butter. Using a pastry cutter or your hands, cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
2. Slowly add the ice water, a tablespoon at a time, mixing with a fork until the dough comes together. Do not overmix. The dough should not be too sticky or too dry.
3. Divide the dough into two equal parts and shape each into a flat disk. Wrap them individually in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
4. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
5. In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Mix until the apples are evenly coated.
6. Roll out one of the dough disks on a lightly floured surface until it's about 12 inches in diameter. Carefully transfer the rolled out dough to a 9-inch pie dish, making sure it covers the bottom and sides of the dish.
7. Pour the apple mixture into the pie crust, spreading it out evenly. Dot the top of the filling with the cubed butter.
8. Roll out the second dough disk and place it on top of the apple filling. Trim any excess dough hanging over the edges and crimp the edges of the pie to seal it. You can also use a fork to press down along the edges.
9. Make a few small slits on the top crust to allow steam to escape during baking.
10. Brush the top crust with the beaten egg and sprinkle with granulated sugar.
11. Place the pie on a baking sheet to catch any drips. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
12. Remove the pie from the oven and allow it to cool for at least 2 hours before serving. This will help the filling set.
13. Slice and serve the apple pie warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream if desired.

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