Description
This apple pie features a flaky crust and a sweet filling made from fresh apples, making it an ideal dessert. It’s simple to prepare and a crowd-pleaser, perfect for any family gathering or sweet craving.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 8 ounces Crisco
- 1/2 cup water, cold
- 12 medium apples, peeled and sliced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar
- 4 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 cup water
- 3 tablespoons butter, cut into small cubes
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon water
- 2 tablespoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. Mix in the Crisco until the mixture resembles coarse meal, then make a well in the center and add the cold water.
- Bring the flour mixture from the sides into the center with the water and mix gently until combined without overmixing. Divide the dough into two pieces, shape into discs, wrap in plastic, and chill for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
- Remove the dough from plastic, roll out one disc on a floured surface to 1/4" thickness, ensuring it's large enough to overhang a 9" pie plate.
- Line the pie plate with the rolled dough, and roll out the second disc to the same thickness before cutting into strips for the lattice top.
Notes
Ensure the apples are evenly sliced to cook uniformly.
Chilling the dough helps achieve a flaky crust.
Experiment with different spices to enhance the flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 235
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg