No list of classic American dishes is complete without the beloved apple pie. This timeless dessert, with its flaky crust and sweet, spiced apple filling, is a symbol of American culinary tradition. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the perfect slice of Americana.
American Apple Pie
No list of classic American dishes is complete without the beloved apple pie. This timeless dessert, with its flaky crust and sweet, spiced apple filling, is a symbol of American culinary tradition. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the perfect slice of Americana.
Ingredients
- 6 cups peeled and sliced apples such as Granny Smith
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 prepared pie crusts homemade or store-bought
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter cut into small pieces
- 1 egg for egg wash
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a large bowl, toss the sliced apples with granulated sugar, brown sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and flour.
- Roll out one pie crust and place it in a pie dish. Add the apple filling and dot with butter.
- Roll out the second pie crust and place it over the filling. Trim excess dough and crimp the edges to seal.
- Beat the egg and brush it over the top crust. Sprinkle with granulated sugar.
- Cut a few slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape.
- Bake for 15 minutes, then reduce the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake for an additional 35-40 minutes or until the crust is golden and the filling is bubbly.
- Allow the pie to cool before slicing.