Made 2 apple pies

Classic Apple Pie Recipe (Makes 2 Pies)

Ingredients

For the Pie Crust:

• 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ cups unsalted butter (cold and cut into cubes)
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 6-8 tablespoons ice water

For the Apple Filling:

• 6-7 medium Granny Smith apples (peeled, cored, and sliced)
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• ¼ cup packed light brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (cut into small pieces)

For Assembly:

• 1 large egg (beaten, for egg wash)
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (for sprinkling)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Pie Crust:

1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt. Add the cold butter cubes.
2. Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized bits of butter remaining.
3. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of ice water over the mixture. Toss with a fork. Continue adding ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the dough starts to come together.
4. Divide the dough into two equal parts. Flatten each into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or overnight).

2. Prepare the Apple Filling:

1. In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, granulated sugar, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and lemon juice. Toss well to coat. Let the mixture sit for 10-15 minutes to allow the juices to mingle.

3. Assemble the Pies:

1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disk of dough to fit a 9-inch pie pan. Carefully transfer it to the pie pan and trim the edges to leave a ½-inch overhang.
3. Fill the pie crust with the apple mixture, mounding it slightly in the center. Dot with small pieces of butter.
4. Roll out the second disk of dough and place it over the apples. Trim, tuck, and crimp the edges to seal. Cut a few slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape.
5. Brush the top crust with the beaten egg and sprinkle with granulated sugar.
6. Place the pie on a baking sheet to catch any drips and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
7. Repeat the above steps with the second disk of dough and remaining apple filling to make your second pie.

4. Cool and Serve:

1. Allow the pies to cool on a wire rack for at least 2 hours before slicing. This will help the filling set and make for cleaner slices.
2. Serve the pies warm or at room temperature. Enjoy as is or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.

Feel free to adjust the spices and sugar to suit your taste, and enjoy your homemade apple pies!