Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of a classic lattice apple pie that combines a tender, flaky crust with a sweet and spiced apple filling. This timeless dessert is perfect for any occasion, featuring an eye-catching lattice design that showcases the juicy apple goodness inside. With a delightful blend of Granny Smith and Honeycrisp apples, cinnamon, and a hint of lemon juice, this pie offers a harmonious balance of sweetness and tartness. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an unforgettable treat your family and friends will love.
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)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 large egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Prepare the pie crust by mixing flour and salt, cutting in cold butter until crumbly, then adding ice water to form dough. Chill for 30 minutes.
- Roll out one dough disc into a circle and fit it into a pie dish. Chill while preparing the filling.
- Combine sliced apples with sugars, flour, spices, and lemon juice in a bowl.
- Fill the chilled crust with the apple mixture and dot with butter.
- Roll out the second dough disc, cut into strips to create a lattice top over the filling.
- Preheat oven to 425°F, apply egg wash on the lattice crust.
- Bake for 15 minutes at 425°F, then reduce temperature to 375°F and bake for an additional 40-50 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool on wire rack for 2-3 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (125g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg