Apple Pie That Melts in Your Mouth

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Introduction

Few desserts capture the heart like a classic apple pie — and this one takes it to a whole new level. With its buttery, melt-in-your-mouth crust and perfectly tender apple filling, it’s pure comfort in every bite. The secret? A rich, flaky dough and a slow-simmered filling infused with cinnamon, brown sugar, and a touch of vanilla. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of caramel sauce, and watch it disappear in moments!

Ingredients

For the Pie Crust (Double Crust):

  • 2 ½ cups (315 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 6–8 tablespoons ice-cold water

For the Apple Filling:

  • 6 medium apples (a mix of Granny Smith & Honeycrisp works best), peeled and sliced
  • 3/4 cup (150 g) brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces

Instructions

1. Prepare the Pie Dough

  1. In a large bowl, whisk flour, salt, and sugar.
  2. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs.
  3. Gradually add ice water, mixing until the dough just comes together.
  4. Divide into two discs, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

2. Make the Apple Filling

  1. In a large bowl, combine sliced apples, sugars, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and vanilla.
  2. Toss gently to coat. Let sit for 15 minutes so the juices release.

3. Assemble the Pie

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Roll out one dough disc and fit it into a 9-inch pie dish.
  3. Fill with the apple mixture and dot with butter pieces.
  4. Roll out the second dough disc and place it on top. Trim and crimp the edges to seal.
  5. Cut small slits in the top for steam to escape.
  6. Brush with milk or beaten egg and sprinkle with a little sugar for a golden crust.

4. Bake

  1. Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
  2. If the edges brown too quickly, cover them with foil midway through.
  3. Let cool for at least 1 hour before slicing — the filling will set beautifully.

🥄 Serving Suggestions

  • Serve warm with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or warm caramel drizzle.
  • Sprinkle with a pinch of cinnamon sugar just before serving for extra charm.

🧊 Storage Tips

  • Store at room temperature (covered) for up to 2 days, or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
  • Reheat slices in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10 minutes for that “freshly baked” taste.

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