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Classic Homemade All-American Apple Pie Recipe Easy Perfect Lattice Crust

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A classic apple pie with a flaky homemade lattice crust, combining tart and sweet apples for a perfect balance of flavor and texture. This recipe is easy to make and perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (320g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, cold and cut into cubes
  • 4–6 tablespoons ice water
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • 6 medium apples (about 3 pounds/1.4kg), a mix of Granny Smith and Honeycrisp
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup (50g) packed light brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 tablespoon coarse sugar (like turbinado)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups flour, 1 tsp salt, and 1 tbsp sugar. Add cold butter cubes and cut into flour mixture using a pastry blender or fingertips until coarse crumbs with pea-sized pieces form.
  2. Mix vinegar into 4 tablespoons ice water, then gradually add to flour-butter mixture. Stir gently until dough starts to come together. Add more water if needed. Stop when dough holds together when pressed.
  3. Divide dough into two discs, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  4. Peel, core, and thinly slice apples. Toss with granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, flour, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Let sit while dough chills.
  5. Roll one dough disc into a 12-inch circle about ⅛ inch thick. Transfer to pie dish, letting edges hang over. Patch any tears with extra dough.
  6. Pour apple mixture into crust and dot with small butter pieces.
  7. Roll out second dough disc to same size. Cut into ½-inch wide strips. Lay half strips parallel across pie, then weave remaining strips perpendicular to create lattice. Trim edges and press into bottom crust edge.
  8. Crimp edges to seal. Brush lattice and edges with beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse sugar.
  9. Place pie on baking sheet and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20 minutes. Lower oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake 40-45 minutes until crust is golden and filling bubbles. Cover edges with foil if browning too fast.
  10. Cool pie on rack for at least 2 hours before serving.

Notes

Keep all ingredients cold for a flaky crust. Use a mix of tart and sweet apples for best flavor. Chill dough before rolling to make handling easier. Cover edges with foil if browning too quickly. Let pie cool completely before slicing for clean cuts. For gluten-free, substitute flour with gluten-free blend; for dairy-free, use coconut oil instead of butter and a vegan egg wash alternative.

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