Classic Apple Pie

Classic Apple Pie

65 mins
Serves 8
Serves

Directions

  1. 1.

    Peel, core, and dice 4 pounds of firm, crisp apples. Use a variety for flavor and texture (Pink Lady, Honeycrisp, Granny Smith).

  2. 2.

    Toss the apples with 3 Tbsp of lemon juice to prevent browning.

  3. 3.

    In a bowl, combine the diced apples with ½ cup of sugar, ½ cup of light brown sugar, 2 ½ tsp of cinnamon, ½ tsp of kosher salt, and 1 ½ tsp of freshly grated nutmeg.

  4. 4.

    Toss to coat the apples evenly.

  5. 5.

    Heat two 12-inch skillets to medium heat. Add one stick of unsalted butter to each skillet.

  6. 6.

    Divide the apple mixture evenly between the two skillets.

  7. 7.

    Bring to a bubble, then reduce heat to medium-low. Stir periodically until tender-crisp, about 6-7 minutes.

  8. 8.

    Stir in ¼ cup of flour in each skillet and cook for 1 minute, until combined.

  9. 9.

    Remove from heat and stir in 1 ½ tsp of vanilla extract in each skillet.

  10. 10.

    Divide the apple filling between the two pie crusts. Top with the other pie crust and weave a lattice top.

  11. 11.

    Brush with egg and sprinkle with sparkling sugar.

  12. 12.

    Bake at 425°F for 15 minutes, then reduce temperature to 350°F and bake for 45 minutes. Do not open the oven door during baking.

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Ingredients

  • 4 pounds firm crisp apples
  • 3 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 0.5 cup sugar
  • 0.5 cup light brown sugar
  • 2.5 tsp cinnamon
  • 0.5 tsp kosher salt
  • 1.5 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
  • 1 stick unsalted butter
  • 0.2 cup flour
  • 1.5 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 dough disks pie crust dough
  • 1 cup sparkling sugar

Equipment

knife peeler measuring spoons measuring cups two 12-inch skillets spatula pie dish rolling pin oven

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