Classic Apple Pie

Classic Apple Pie

Ingredients

• For the Pie Crust:
  • • 300g all-purpose flour
  • • 150g sugar
    • A pinch of salt
    • 10g baking powder
  • • 80g melted butter
    • 3 large eggs
    • 180ml milk

• For the Apple Filling:
  • • 3 large apples (e.g., Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
    • 150g sugar
  • • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
    • Lemon zest from one lemon
    • Juice of one lemon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

Prepare the Pie Crust:

1. 1. Combine Dry Ingredients:
      • • In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder.

   2. Mix Wet Ingredients:
      • Mix in the melted butter and eggs until a dough forms.

1. Add Milk:
   • Gradually add the milk, adjusting the consistency to smooth and pliable.
2. Chill the Dough:
   • • Divide the dough into two, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

Prepare the Apple Filling:

5. 5. Prepare Apples:
      • Peel, core, and slice the apples thinly.

5. Toss with Spices:
   • In a large bowl, toss the apple slices with sugar, cinnamon, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.

Assemble the Pie:

7. 7. Preheat Oven:
      • • Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

   8. Roll Out Dough:
      • Roll out one portion of the chilled dough and fit it into a pie dish to form the bottom crust.

7. 7. Add Filling:
      • Fill the pie crust with the seasoned apples.
   8. Cover with Top Crust:
      • • Roll out the second portion of dough and place it over the apples.

   9. Seal Edges:
      • Seal the edges and cut slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape.

7. Bake:
   • Bake for 50-60 minutes until the crust is golden brown.

Serve:

13. Cool and Serve:
    • • Allow the pie to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.

Nutritional Information

• Calories: 300 kcal per serving
• Servings: 8 servings