Grandma’s Perfect Apple Pie Recipe with 5 Secret Tips
A classic apple pie with a flaky crust and sweet apple filling.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 2/3 cup butter
- 5-6 tbsp cold water
- 6 cups sliced apples
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Mix flour and salt in a bowl
- Cut in butter until crumbly
- Add water gradually to form dough
- Chill dough for 30 minutes
- Roll out half the dough for bottom crust
- Mix apples with sugar, spices, and lemon juice
- Fill crust with apple mixture
- Roll out remaining dough for top crust
- Bake at 375°F for 45 minutes
Notes
- Use firm apples like Granny Smith
- Let pie cool before slicing
- Brush crust with milk for golden color