Description
A traditional, rustic apple pie featuring thinly sliced apples, a hint of nutmeg, and a flaky double crust, celebrating simple ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 6 tablespoons ice water
- 6 large tart apples (approx. 2.5 lbs)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon rose water (optional)
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream (for wash)
Instructions
- Prepare the dough by mixing flour and salt, then cutting in cold butter until crumbly. Add ice water gradually until dough holds together. Chill for 1 hour.
- Peel, core, and thinly slice the apples. Toss them in a large bowl with sugar and nutmeg.
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Roll out bottom crust and place in a 9-inch pie plate.
- Layer apples tightly into the crust. Dot with butter and sprinkle with rose water if using.
- Roll out top crust, place over apples, seal, and crimp edges. Cut steam vents. Brush with cream.
- Bake at 425°F for 20 minutes. Reduce heat to 375°F (190°C) and bake for 45-55 minutes until golden and bubbling. Cool completely before serving.
Notes
Using a mix of apple varieties like Northern Spy and Granny Smith yields the best texture.
- Prep Time: 40 min
- Chilling Time: 1 hr
- Cook Time: 1 hr 10 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Shaker Apple Pie, homemade apple pie, rustic dessert, easy fruit pie, autumn baking