Bill Yosse's White House Apple Pie

Indulge in a slice of presidential tradition with Bill Yosses' White House Apple Pie, a recipe renowned for its perfect balance of buttery, flaky crust and spiced apple filling. This iconic dessert features tart Granny Smith apples tossed in a fragrant blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, and brown sugar, all encased in a golden crust made from scratch with cold, cubed butter for ultimate flakiness. A touch of fresh lemon juice enhances the apples' natural sweetness, while a dusting of sugar and a glossy egg wash lend a beautiful finish to the crust. Perfect for holidays, special occasions, or simply treating your loved ones, this pie bakes to perfection in just under an hour and serves up to eight. Serve it slightly warm, à la mode with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, for a show-stopping dessert that embodies the charm of homemade goodness.

Nutriscore Rating: 47/100

Prep Time:45 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:105 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar
• 6 tablespoons Ice water
• 6 large Granny Smith apples (peeled, cored, and sliced)
• 0.5 cup Brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
• 1 Egg (beaten, for egg wash)
• 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and granulated sugar for the crust.

Step 2

Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, incorporate cold, cubed butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 3

Gradually add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing gently with a fork until the dough comes together. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 4

Divide the dough in half, shape each half into a disk, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Step 5

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 6

In another mixing bowl, combine the sliced apples with brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Toss until the apples are evenly coated.

Step 7

On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disk of chilled dough into a 12-inch circle. Fit it into a 9-inch pie dish, letting the excess dough hang over the edges.

Step 8

Pour the apple filling into the pie crust, arranging the slices evenly.

Step 9

Roll out the second disk of dough into another 12-inch circle. Place it over the filling, then trim and crimp the edges to seal the pie.

Step 10

Cut a few small slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape.

Step 11

Brush the top crust with beaten egg and sprinkle with granulated sugar for a golden, decorative finish.

Step 12

Place the pie on a baking sheet to catch any drips and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.

Step 13

Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool for at least 2 hours to allow the filling to set before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(377.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1775.1

Total Fat 197.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 123.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 702.7mg	0%
Sodium 104.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 0.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.1g	0%
Total Sugars 0.4g
Protein 8.3g	0%

Vitamin D 41IU	0%
Calcium 79.0mg	0%
Iron 1.1mg	0%
Potassium 120.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 98.0%

Protein: 1.8%

Carbs: 0.2%