Description
A heartwarming classic combining sweet and tart apples in a flaky crust, enhanced with aromatic spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6–8 medium Apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- ¾ cup Granulated Sugar
- ½ cup Brown Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon Nutmeg (optional)
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
- â…“ cup All-Purpose Flour
- ¼ cup Unsalted Butter (chilled and cubed)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 Pie Crust (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Peel, core, and thinly slice the apples.
- In a bowl, combine apples, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and flour.
- If using a homemade crust, roll it out; if store-bought, unroll the bottom crust into the pie pan.
- Pour the apple mixture into the prepared crust.
- Dot the apple filling with the chilled butter.
- Prepare the top crust and cut slits for steam to escape.
- Bake for 15 minutes at 425°F, then reduce temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake for an additional 30-35 minutes.
- Allow to cool for at least 15 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for added indulgence.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Dutch
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: apple pie, traditional dessert, Dutch dessert, homemade pie, baking
