Description
Indulge in the warmth of homemade comfort with this Classic Lattice Apple Pie. Featuring a buttery, flaky crust enveloping a delicious blend of sweet and tart apples, this pie is spiced to perfection with cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Its stunning lattice top not only enhances its visual appeal but also allows the aroma of the baked apples to waft through your kitchen, inviting everyone to gather around for a slice. Whether served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or enjoyed on its own, this pie is a quintessential American dessert that brings joy to any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter (very cold)
- 6 medium baking apples (e.g., Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- Granulated sugar
- Brown sugar
- Ground cinnamon
- Eggs (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Prepare the Pie Crust: In a bowl, mix flour and salt. Cut in cold butter until crumbly. Gradually add ice water until dough forms. Split into two discs and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Assemble Bottom Crust: Roll one disc into a circle and transfer to a pie dish. Trim edges and chill.
- Prepare Filling: Combine apple slices with sugars, flour, spices, and lemon juice in a bowl.
- Fill Pie: Pour apple mixture into chilled crust and dot with butter.
- Create Lattice Top: Roll out second disc, cut into strips, and weave over filling. Seal edges.
- Preheat Oven: Heat oven to 425°F. Brush lattice with egg wash.
- Bake Pie: Bake for 15 minutes at 425°F; reduce to 375°F for an additional 40-50 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool Before Serving: Let the pie cool on a wire rack for 2-3 hours before slicing.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 55-65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 125g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg