Katia's Apple Pie

Indulge in the ultimate homemade dessert experience with Katia's Apple Pie—a timeless treat featuring a buttery, flaky crust and a spiced apple filling that's bursting with flavor. This classic pie combines the tartness of freshly sliced Granny Smith apples with warm cinnamon, nutmeg, and a hint of lemon juice for a perfectly balanced filling. The crust, made from scratch with real butter, offers a melt-in-your-mouth texture and is beautifully finished with a golden egg wash and optional sprinkle of coarse sugar for added crunch. With just 30 minutes of prep time and an hour to bake and cool, this pie is ideal for holidays, family gatherings, or as a delightful weeknight dessert. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the ultimate comfort food. Perfectly homemade, irresistibly delicious—Katia's Apple Pie will quickly become your go-to apple pie recipe!

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:80 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 1 cup Unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
• 8 tablespoons Ice water
• 6 medium Granny Smith apples (peeled, cored, and sliced)
• 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.25 cup Brown sugar
• 1.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoons Ground nutmeg
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
• 1 Egg (beaten for egg wash)
• 2 tablespoons Coarse sugar (optional, for topping)

Directions

Step 1

In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt.

Step 2

Add the cold, cubed unsalted butter to the bowl. Use a pastry cutter or your fingertips to cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 3

Gradually add the ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing gently until the dough comes together. Do not overwork the dough. Divide the dough into two discs, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.

Step 4

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced apples, granulated sugar, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Mix until the apples are evenly coated.

Step 6

On a lightly floured surface, roll out one dough disc into a 12-inch circle. Carefully transfer it to a 9-inch pie dish, pressing it gently into the bottom and sides.

Step 7

Pour the apple mixture into the pie crust, spreading it evenly.

Step 8

Roll out the second dough disc into another 12-inch circle. Place it over the filling. Trim, fold, and crimp the edges to seal the pie.

Step 9

Cut a few slits into the top crust to allow steam to escape. Brush the top crust with the beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse sugar, if desired.

Step 10

Bake the pie in the preheated oven for 50 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.

Step 11

Allow the pie to cool for at least 2 hours before slicing and serving to allow the filling to set.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1856.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4219.0

Total Fat 200.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 123.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 702.7mg	0%
Sodium 1310.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 585.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 32.2g	0%
Total Sugars 301.9g
Protein 42.3g	0%

Vitamin D 41IU	0%
Calcium 244.2mg	0%
Iron 16.6mg	0%
Potassium 1486.4mg	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: 41.9%

Protein: 3.9%

Carbs: 54.2%