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Sweet Apple Pie with Golden Lattice Crust

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This classic apple pie features a tender blend of spiced apples and a buttery, flaky lattice crust. With golden edges and bubbling juices, it’s a cozy, comforting dessert perfect for holidays or weekend baking.

Ingredients

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  • For the Crust:
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 6–8 tbsp ice water
  • OR 2 pre-made pie crusts
  • For the Filling:
  • 6 medium apples (Granny Smith + Honeycrisp mix recommended)
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup light brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp ground nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp ground cloves
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • For the Egg Wash:
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 tbsp milk or cream

Instructions

  1. In a food processor, pulse flour, sugar, and salt. Add cold butter and pulse until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  2. Gradually add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, until dough just comes together. Divide into two disks, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least 1 hour.
  3. Peel, core, and slice apples. In a large bowl, toss with granulated sugar, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Let sit for 15 minutes to draw out juices.
  4. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll out one dough disk into a 12-inch circle and fit into a 9-inch pie pan.
  5. Fill crust with apple mixture, mounding slightly in the center.
  6. Roll out second dough disk and cut into strips. Arrange strips in a lattice pattern over the filling. Trim excess and crimp edges to seal.
  7. Whisk egg and milk to make egg wash. Brush over lattice top and edges, then lightly sprinkle with sugar.
  8. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20 minutes. Reduce temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake another 35–40 minutes, or until crust is golden and filling is bubbling.
  9. Allow pie to cool for at least 2 hours before slicing to allow the filling to set.
  10. Serve slightly warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, and drizzle with caramel if desired.

Notes

  • Use a mix of tart and sweet apples for depth of flavor.
  • Chilling the dough helps prevent shrinking and ensures flakiness.
  • Place a baking sheet under the pie to catch any drips while baking.
  • Drizzle with salted caramel sauce for extra indulgence.

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