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Kitchen Essentials & Easy Recipes

Krysta
A timeless dessert featuring tender apples baked in a flaky crust, perfect for any season. This is a placeholder recipe example inspired by the provided content's keywords.
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour plus more for dusting
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter cold and cubed
  • 0.5 cup ice water
  • 6 medium apples peeled
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.25 cup brown sugar
  • 0.02 cup all-purpose flour for filling
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 0.25 tsp nutmeg
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 large egg beaten (for egg wash)

Instructions
 

  • 1. Make the pie crust: In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour and 1 tsp salt. Cut in 1 cup cold, cubed unsalted butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces. Gradually add 0.5 cup ice water, mixing gently until the dough just comes together. Be careful not to overmix. Divide the dough in half, flatten each half into a disk, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
  • 2. Prepare the filling: In a large bowl, combine the 6 peeled, cored, and sliced apples with 0.5 cup granulated sugar, 0.25 cup brown sugar, 0.02 cup all-purpose flour, 1 tsp cinnamon, 0.25 tsp nutmeg, and 1 tbsp lemon juice. Toss gently to coat the apples evenly.
  • 3. Assemble the pie: On a lightly floured surface, roll out one dough disk into a 12-inch circle. Carefully transfer it to a 9-inch pie dish. Pour the apple filling into the crust.
  • 4. Roll out the second dough disk. You can place it over the filling, cutting several slits in the top for steam to escape, or create a lattice top for a decorative finish. Trim any excess dough from the edges and crimp the edges to seal.
  • 5. For a golden crust, brush the top crust with the beaten egg wash and sprinkle lightly with a tablespoon of sugar.
  • 6. Bake: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Place the pie on a baking sheet to catch any drips and bake for 15 minutes. Then, reduce the oven temperature to 375°F (190°C) and continue baking for another 45-50 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the apples are tender when pierced with a knife. If the crust edges start to brown too quickly, you can cover them loosely with aluminum foil.
  • 7. Cool: Allow the pie to cool on a wire rack for at least 2-3 hours before slicing and serving. This resting period is crucial for the filling to set properly, preventing it from being too runny.

Notes

Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Adjust sugar to apple tartness based on the variety of apples used. For a crispier bottom crust, pre-bake the bottom crust for 10-15 minutes before adding the filling.
Keyword apple pie, fruit dessert, baking, fall recipes, sweet, classic pie