Classic Apple Pie Recipe

Here’s a classic homemade apple pie recipe like the one in your picture — buttery crust, sweet cinnamon apples, and a golden top.

🥧 Classic Apple Pie Recipe

✅ Ingredients

For the crust (or use store-bought)

• 2½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup cold butter (cut into cubes)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 6–8 tablespoons ice water

For the apple filling

• 6–7 apples (Granny Smith or any firm apples), peeled and sliced
• ¾ cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons flour or cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons butter (small pieces)

For brushing

• 1 egg + 1 tablespoon milk (egg wash)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Make the crust

1. Mix flour, salt, and sugar.
2. Cut in cold butter until crumbly.
3. Add ice water gradually until dough forms.
4. Divide into 2 discs, wrap, and chill 30 minutes.

(Skip if using ready crust.)

2. Prepare the filling

1. In a large bowl, mix sliced apples, sugar, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and vanilla.
2. Toss well and let sit 10 minutes.

3. Assemble the pie

1. Heat oven to 200°C / 400°F.
2. Roll out one dough and place in pie dish.
3. Add apple filling and dot with butter pieces.
4. Cover with second crust or decorate like the photo.
5. Seal edges, cut small vents.
6. Brush with egg wash.

4. Bake

• Bake 45–55 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
• Cool at least 1 hour before slicing.

⭐ Tips for best flavor

✅ Mix sweet + tart apples for better taste.

✅ Sprinkle a little sugar on top before baking for a crispy crust.

✅ Serve warm with vanilla ice cream.

Since your apple pie is already famous for “melting in your mouth” (your husband loves your cooking!), I can also show you a bakery-style version, no-fail crust, or extra juicy filling method if you want.