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Double Crust Apple Pie

This recipe for double crust apple pie gives your buttery, flaky pastry and tender Honeycrisp apples.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Double crust apple pie
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 people

Ingredients

For the Pie Dough:

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter cold and diced
  • 6-8 tablespoons ice-cold water

For the Apple Filling:

  • 6-7 medium-sized Honeycrisp apples peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

For the Topping:

  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter cut into small pieces
  • 1 small egg beaten
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar

Instructions

For the Pie Dough:

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt.
  • Add the cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture. Mix with your hands until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Gradually add the ice-cold water, in a stream, one tablespoon at a time, mixing gently until the dough comes together. Be careful not to overwork the dough.
  • Divide the dough into two equal portions, shape each portion into a ball, wrap them in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes.
  • Remove one portion of the chilled dough from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes.
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough into a circle large enough to fit into a 9-inch pie dish. Transfer the rolled-out dough to the pie dish, pressing it gently against the bottom and sides.

For the Filling:

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • In a large mixing bowl, toss the sliced apples with the lemon juice to prevent browning.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, all-purpose flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt. Mix well.
  • Add the sugar mixture to the sliced apples and toss until the apples are evenly coated.

Assemble the Pie:

  • Pour the apple filling into the prepared bottom crust, mounding it slightly in the center.
  • Dot the top of the filling with small pieces of unsalted butter.
  • Roll out the second portion of chilled dough on a lightly floured surface into a circle slightly larger than the pie dish.
  • Carefully place the rolled-out dough over the filling. Trim any excess dough hanging over the edges, leaving about a 1-inch overhang.
  • Fold the overhang of the top crust under the edge of the bottom crust, then crimp the edges using your fingers or a fork to seal the pie.
  • Use a sharp knife to create several small slits or decorative vents in the top crust to allow steam to escape during baking.
  • Brush the top crust with the beaten egg, then sprinkle evenly with granulated sugar for a golden finish.
  • Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling and thickened.
  • Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack for at least 2 hours before slicing and serving.

Equipment

  • Pie dish 9-inches
  • Rolling Pin
  • Pastry brush

Notes

Serve the apple pie warm or at room temperature, optionally topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of vanilla yogurt.

Nutrition

Calories: 471kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 370mg | Potassium: 67mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 754IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutrition Disclaimer

All nutritional information provided is an estimate. For specific dietary needs or concerns, we recommend consulting a nutrition calculator or a qualified expert.

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