Grandma's Old Fashioned Apple Pie Recipe
Grandma's Old Fashioned Apple Pie is a beloved dessert that embodies warmth, nostalgia, and comfort. With its classic combination of tender apples, aromatic spices, and flaky crust, this pie evokes memories of cozy family gatherings and homemade treats.
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Calories: 400kcal
Servings: 10 People
Equipment
- Pie Dish
- Mixing Bowls
- Cutting Board and Knife
- Oven
- Cooling Rack
Ingredients
- 300 gram all-purpose flour
- 230 gram unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1/2 cup ice water
- 7 medium-sized apples
- 150 gram granulated sugar
- 1 tbps lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the pie crust by mixing flour, salt, and sugar. Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add ice water, a tablespoon at a time, until dough comes together. Divide dough in half and shape into discs. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes.
- Roll out one disc of dough on a floured surface and fit into a 9-inch pie dish.
- In a bowl, mix sliced apples with sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg (if using), and lemon juice.
- Pour apple mixture into prepared pie crust.
- Roll out the second disc of dough and place it over the apple filling. Trim excess dough and crimp edges to seal.
- Cut slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape.
- Place pie on a baking sheet to catch any drips and bake for 45-55 minutes, or until crust is golden and filling is bubbly.
- Cool on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream, if desired.
Notes
1. Macerate Apples: Letting the apples sit with cinnamon, sugar, flour, and salt for at least 30 minutes before filling the pie enhances the flavor of the filling. If time allows, let them macerate longer.
2. Chill Pie Dough: Keep your pie dough refrigerated until you're ready to roll it out. This helps maintain its flakiness and makes it easier to work with. If too firm, let it sit at room temperature for 5 minutes before rolling.
3. Baking from Frozen: This pie can be baked directly from the freezer. For glass pie plates, let it sit at room temperature for 20 minutes before baking to prevent shattering.
4. Preventing Over-Browning: If the outer crust starts to brown too quickly, cover the edges with foil to prevent burning while the center finishes baking.
Nutrition
Calories: 400kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 20g