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The Apple Pie That Outsold All Others: 3 Flawless Secrets

The Apple Pie That Outsold All Others
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This is the quintessential apple pie recipe, perfected to be the showstopper dessert you always wanted. Expect a perfectly flaky crust and a warm, spiced filling that will impress everyone.

Ingredients

  • All-Purpose Flour: 2 1/2 cups
  • Unsalted Butter (cold, cubed): 1 cup
  • Ice Water: 1/2 cup
  • Salt: 1 teaspoon
  • Firm Apples (like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp, peeled, cored, sliced): 6 cups
  • Granulated Sugar: 3/4 cup
  • Brown Sugar (packed): 1/4 cup
  • Ground Cinnamon: 1 teaspoon
  • Ground Nutmeg: 1/4 teaspoon
  • Lemon Juice: 1 tablespoon
  • Cornstarch: 2 tablespoons
  • Egg (for egg wash): 1

Instructions

  1. Prepare the crust: Mix flour and salt. Cut in the cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add ice water, mixing until dough just comes together. Divide in half, shape into disks, wrap, and chill for at least one hour.
  2. Prepare the filling: In a large bowl, combine sliced apples, both sugars, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Toss gently until apples are evenly coated.
  3. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  4. Roll out one dough disk and carefully place it into a 9-inch pie plate. Trim the edges.
  5. Pour the apple filling into the crust. Dot the top of the apples with a few small pieces of leftover butter, if desired.
  6. Roll out the second dough disk. Place it over the filling. Trim, seal, and crimp the edges. Cut several slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape.
  7. Brush the top crust lightly with the beaten egg wash.
  8. Bake for 15 minutes at 425°F (220°C).
  9. Reduce the oven temperature to 375°F (190°C). Continue baking for 40-50 minutes more, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
  10. Let the pie cool on a wire rack for at least 3 hours before slicing and serving. This allows the filling to set properly.

Notes

  • For the flakiest crust, keep your butter and water extremely cold.
  • If the edges of your crust start browning too quickly, cover them loosely with foil during the final baking stage.
  • Use a mix of tart and sweet apples for the best flavor depth.

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