Homemade Apple Pie Delight (Ready-to-Print Version)
Flaky crust and fresh spiced apples baked to golden perfection for a delightful dessert.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Pie Dough
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2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 ½ sticks cold unsalted butter, cubed
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8 tablespoons ice water, as needed
→ Filling
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2 ½ pounds Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, sliced
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¾ cup granulated sugar
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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½ teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
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Juice of ½ lemon
→ Topping
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1 egg, beaten
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1 tablespoon granulated sugar
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1 scoop vanilla ice cream
# Step-by-Step Guide:
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In a medium bowl, combine flour and salt. Cut in cold cubed butter using a fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized pieces.
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Gradually add ice water, mixing until dough begins to hold together but is not sticky. Gather dough into a ball, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate until firm.
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Peel, core, and slice apples. In a bowl, mix apples with sugar, flour, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice until well coated. Refrigerate.
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Preheat oven to 375°F. On a floured surface, divide dough in half and roll each half into a 9-inch circle approximately 1/8-inch thick.
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Transfer one dough circle to pie dish, pressing to edges. Fill with apple mixture and spread evenly. Cover with second dough circle, trim excess, and crimp edges to seal.
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Brush top crust with beaten egg and sprinkle with sugar. Cut four slits in top crust to allow steam to escape.
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Bake for 50-60 minutes or until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbling. Allow to cool completely before serving.
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Slice cooled pie and serve each portion topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
# Handy Tips:
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Chilling the dough before rolling ensures a flakier crust.