Easy Homemade Apple Pie

Introduction

This recipe will guide you through the process of making a delicious homemade apple pie from scratch. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion!

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces
• 1/4 cup ice water
• 8 cups apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, for sprinkling

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or your hands until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
2. Sprinkle ice water over the mixture and knead it until the dough comes together. Divide the dough in half and shape each half into a disk. Wrap the disks in plastic wrap and refrigerate them for at least 1 hour.
3. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
4. In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Toss until the apples are coated evenly.
5. Roll out one of the dough disks on a lightly floured surface to fit a 9-inch pie plate. Place the rolled-out dough in the pie plate.
6. Spoon the apple mixture into the pie plate and dot with the melted butter.
7. Roll out the second dough disk on a lightly floured surface and place it on top of the apple filling. Pinch the edges of the two dough layers together to seal the pie.
8. Brush the beaten egg over the top crust and sprinkle with sugar.
9. Make a few slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape.
10. Bake the pie in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
11. Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool for at least 1 hour before serving.

Serve this delicious homemade apple pie with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a truly heavenly dessert!