Discover the Best Apple Pie Recipe Made from Scratch
Enjoy the best apple pie recipe made from scratch, featuring a flaky, buttery crust and perfectly spiced, juicy apple filling. Easy to follow and perfect for holidays, this homemade recipe uses fresh Granny Smith and Honeycrisp apples for unbeatable flavor. Don’t feel like baking? Click the button below to order a delicious pie from a local Austin bakery!
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Simple Ingredients for Classic Apple Pie
Ingredients:
8 apples, peeled & sliced (½ Granny Smith, ½ Honeycrisp)
2 sticks cold unsalted butter, cubed
2 tbsp cold unsalted butter, sliced
1¼ cups + 1 tsp sugar
1 tbsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp ground nutmeg
2½ cups + 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 tsp salt
¼ to ½ cup ice water
1 egg, lightly beaten (for egg wash)
cinnamon/sugar for dusting
Step-by-Step Instructions for the Perfect Apple Pie
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 400°F
- Make the dough:
• In a food processor, pulse 2½ cups flour, 1 tsp salt, and 1 tsp sugar
• Add cubed butter and pulse
• Slowly add ice water until dough just comes together
• Divide dough in half, shape into discs, wrap in plastic, and chill for 1 hour - Prepare the filling: In a small bowl, mix:
• 1¼ cups sugar
• 1 tbsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp nutmeg
• 2 tbsp flour - Toss with sliced apples in a large bowl
- Assemble the pie:
• Roll out one dough disc on a floured surface and fit into pie pan. Trim edges.
• Pour in apple mixture. Top with 2 tbsp sliced butter.
• Roll out second dough disc and place over filling. Crimp edges to seal.
• Cut 4 slits into top crust. Brush with egg wash. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
• Cover edges with foil for first 30 minutes to prevent burning. - Bake for ~50 minutes, or until golden and bubbly. Cool completely before slicing. Serve with vanilla ice cream!
NOTE: We often double this dough recipe to make larger pies (like 9" or 10"). It also ensures you’ll have enough for the top crust and plenty of extra dough to cut festive shapes—like stars for the 4th of July or leaves for Thanksgiving!