Homestyle Comfort: Crafting Your Perfect Apple Pie (Page 2 ) | May 9, 2024
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INSTRUCTIONS:
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- Prepare the Crust:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt. Add the cold, cubed butter and use a pastry cutter or fork to cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add the ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing with a fork until the dough begins to come together. Be careful not to overwork the dough.
- Divide the dough into two equal portions, shape each into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight.
- Roll Out the Dough:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disc of dough into a circle large enough to line a 9-inch pie dish. Carefully transfer the dough to the pie dish, pressing it gently into the bottom and sides.
- Prepare the Filling:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced apples, granulated sugar, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and lemon juice. Toss gently until the apples are evenly coated.
- Fill the Pie:
- Arrange the apple mixture in the prepared pie crust, mounding it slightly in the center. Dot the top of the filling with small pieces of butter.
- Roll Out the Top Crust:
- Roll out the remaining disc of dough into a circle large enough to cover the pie. Carefully place the dough over the filling, and trim any excess dough from the edges, leaving about a 1-inch overhang.
- Seal and Vent the Pie:
- Fold the edges of the top crust under the bottom crust, then crimp or flute the edges to seal the pie. Use a sharp knife to make several small slits or decorative vents in the top crust to allow steam to escape during baking.
- Bake to Golden Perfection:
- Place the pie on a baking sheet to catch any drips, and bake in the preheated oven for 45-55 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling and tender.
- If the edges of the crust begin to brown too quickly, you can cover them with aluminum foil halfway through baking.
- Cool and Serve:
- Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack for at least 2 hours before serving. This allows the filling to set and prevents it from being too runny.
- Serve slices of Perfect Apple Pie warm or at room temperature, optionally topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
