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Apple Pie
Apple Pie is a classic American favorite that is sure to hit everyone's dining room table each fall. The buttery flaky crust, sweet-tart apple filling, and warm cinnamon aroma makes this a slice of heaven. Top it with ice cream and you've got a dessert that is sure to hit the spot.
👥 10 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 2h 25m⏳ Prep: 30 min🔥 Cook: 55 min👤 The Recipe Critic📖 therecipecritic
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●bowl
- ●oven
📝 Preparation Steps
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For the dough:
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mix
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Mix together 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour and 1 ½ teaspoons salt. Use a pastry cutter or forks to cut in ½ cup unsalted butter and ½ cup shortening until the mixture resembles pea-sized crumbs. Add 6-8 tablespoons ice water one tablespoon at a time, stirring between each until the dough starts to come together.
½ cups all-purpose flour2all-purpose flour3 tablespoons-8 tablespoons ice water6
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shill
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Press dough together, divide in two and then shape into a thick disks and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate ⏱️ 30-60 minutes or up to 3 days.
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For the Filling:
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combine
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In a large bowl, mix 8 cups apples peeled and sliced ¼ inch thick with 2 tablespoons lemon juice, ¾ cup granulated sugar, 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon nutmeg, and ¼ teaspoon ground ginger together. Place in the fridge for ⏱️ 30 minutes.
apples peeled and sliced ¼ inch thick (I like ginger gold or granny smith)8 cupslemon juice2 tablespoons½ cups all-purpose flour2all-purpose flour3 tablespoonscinnamon1 teaspoon
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preheat
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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit with a rack in the lower third of the oven.
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For Assembling:
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roll
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Roll out one dough disc (leave the other one in the fridge) on a lightly floured surface into a 12-inch circle and transfer to a pie plate.
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place
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Place the apples in the dough, discarding the liquid in the bowl.
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roll
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Roll out the remaining dough into a 12-inch circle. Place on top of the apples. Trim excess dough (if desired), pinch the edges of the dough together, and roll it under itself. Flute the edges. Make 5-6 slits in the top of the pie to allow steam to escape.
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bake
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Brush the top of the pie with the egg wash and sprinkle with coarse sugar. Bake for ⏱️ 45-55 minutes until golden. Place a pie shield on the pie after ⏱️ 25 minutes to prevent edges from getting too browned.
egg washcoarse sugar
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cool
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Let the pie cool on a wire rack. It takes ⏱️ 2-4 hours for the pie filling to set. Store leftovers in the fridge for 2-3 days.
Nutrition Facts
calories
406 kcal
fat Content
20 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
3 g
sugar Content
26 g
sodium Content
433 mg
protein Content
4 g
cholesterol Content
24 mg
carbohydrate Content
55 g
saturated Fat Content
8 g
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