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Classic Apple Pie Recipe Best Homemade Lattice Crust Guide

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This classic apple pie features a juicy, cinnamon-spiced apple filling and a golden, buttery lattice crust. Perfect for holidays, potlucks, or cozy family gatherings, it’s a nostalgic dessert that’s always a crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

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  • 6–7 cups apples, peeled, cored, and sliced (Granny Smith and Honeycrisp recommended)
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, diced
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (for crust)
  • 1 tsp salt (for crust)
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar (for crust)
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed (for crust)
  • 6–8 tbsp ice water (for crust)
  • 1 large egg, beaten (for brushing)
  • 1 tbsp milk or cream (for brushing)
  • 2 tbsp coarse sugar (turbinado or demerara)

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 1/2 cups flour, 1 tsp salt, and 1 tbsp sugar. Add 1 cup cold, cubed butter and cut in using a pastry blender or forks until pea-sized bits form. Slowly add 6-8 tbsp ice water until dough holds together. Divide in half, shape into disks, wrap, and chill for at least 1 hour.
  2. Peel, core, and slice apples (6-7 cups). Toss in a large bowl with granulated sugar, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Mix well and let sit for 15-30 minutes.
  3. On a floured surface, roll out one dough disk into a 12-inch circle, about 1/8-inch thick. Fit into a 9-inch pie dish, letting excess hang over.
  4. Spoon apple mixture into crust, mounding slightly. Dot with diced butter. Sprinkle extra flour if apples are very juicy.
  5. Roll out second dough disk to same size. Cut into 1/2- to 3/4-inch wide strips. Lay half the strips across pie, then weave remaining strips to form lattice. Trim overhang, fold edges under, and crimp.
  6. Beat egg with milk or cream. Brush over lattice and edges. Sprinkle coarse sugar on top.
  7. Place pie on baking sheet. Bake at 400°F for 20 minutes. Reduce heat to 375°F, cover edges if browning too fast, and bake another 35-45 minutes until crust is golden and filling bubbles.
  8. Cool pie for at least 2 hours before slicing.

Notes

For best results, use a mix of tart and sweet apples. Keep butter and water cold for a flaky crust. Let pie cool fully before slicing to prevent a runny filling. For gluten-free, substitute flour with a 1-to-1 gluten-free blend. Pie dough can be made ahead and frozen. Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for extra indulgence.

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