Apple Pie with Cinnamon Crust
🛒 What You’ll Need:
- The Cinnamon Crust:
- 2 ½ cups All-purpose flour. 🌾
- 1 cup Cold butter (cubed). 🧈
- 1 tbsp Sugar + 1 tsp Ground cinnamon. ✨
- 6-8 tbsp Ice water. ❄️
- The Juicy Filling:
- 6-7 large Apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work best!). 🍏🍎
- ¾ cup Sugar. 🤍
- 2 tbsp All-purpose flour. 🌾
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice. 🍋
- 1 tsp Ground cinnamon + ¼ tsp Nutmeg. 🍂
- The Finish: 1 Egg (for egg wash) and a sprinkle of coarse sugar. 🥚✨
👨🍳 Step-by-Step Preparation:
- Make the Crust: Pulse flour, cinnamon, sugar, and cold butter in a food processor until it looks like crumbs. Add ice water 1 tablespoon at a time until the dough holds together. Divide in two, wrap, and chill for 1 hour. 🥣❄️
- Prep the Apples: Peel, core, and slice your apples. Toss them in a large bowl with the lemon juice, sugar, flour, and spices until every slice is coated. 🍎🌪️
- Roll it Out: On a floured surface, roll out one disk of dough and fit it into your pie dish. Pile the apple filling high in the center! 🥧🍎
- The Lattice Top: Roll out the second disk and cut into strips. Weave them over the top for a beautiful lattice look, or cover fully and cut slits for steam. 🎨✨
- Egg Wash & Bake: Brush the crust with beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse sugar. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 45–55 minutes until the crust is deep golden and the filling is bubbly. ⏳🔥🎉
- Cooling Time: Let the pie cool for at least 2 hours before slicing. This allows the juices to set perfectly! 🍽️😋
✨ Why You’ll Love This:
This pie is a spectacular example of a timeless dessert! 🤩 The hint of cinnamon in the crust perfectly complements the tart, sweet apples. It’s an indulgent treat that feels like a warm hug in every slice. 🌟🙌
