Sour Cream Apple Pie

Ingredients

• 1 double-crust pie dough
• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
• 4 to 6 tablespoons ice water
• 2 pounds apples (6-7 apples), peeled, cored and sliced thin
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 large egg yolk
• 2 tablespoons heavy cream

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2. In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, sugar and salt. Use a pastry blender or two knives to cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Sprinkle the mixture with the ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, stirring lightly with a fork after each addition until the dough just holds together.
4. Divide the dough into two balls and flatten into discs. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
5. Roll out one of the discs of dough on a lightly floured surface and fit it into a 9-inch pie plate. Trim the edges of the dough and crimp with your fingers or a fork. Refrigerate while you make the filling.
6. In a large bowl, combine the apples, sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Toss to combine.
7. In a small bowl, whisk together the sour cream, egg yolk and heavy cream. Pour over the apple mixture and toss to combine.
8. Pour the filling into the prepared pie crust. Roll out the second disc of dough and place over the top of the pie. Trim and crimp the edges. Cut a few slits in the top of the crust to vent.
9. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling. Cool on a wire rack before serving.

Interesting Facts

• Sour cream gives this apple pie a deliciously creamy texture.
• This pie is perfect for any special occasion.
• This pie can be served warm or cold.