Description
A delightful apple cider pie featuring a flaky crust and spiced apple filling, perfect for autumn gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter (cold and cubed)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 6–8 tablespoons ice water
- 4–5 medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1 cup apple cider
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- A pinch of salt
- Optional: ½ cup raisins or nuts (like pecans or walnuts)
Instructions
- Start by making the pie crust. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and sugar. Add in the cold, cubed butter and mix until you have a coarse meal. Gradually add in the ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough forms a ball. It shouldn’t be sticky. Divide it into two disks, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- While the dough chills, prepare the filling. Peel, core, and slice your apples thinly, placing them in a large bowl. Pour the apple cider, brown sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt over the apples. Toss everything gently to combine and set aside for the flavors to meld.
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Roll out one of your chilled dough disks on a floured surface until it’s about 12 inches in diameter. Carefully transfer this to your pie dish, pressing it into the edges.
- Pour the apple filling into the prepared pie crust, ensuring it’s evenly spread out. If you’re using raisins or nuts, sprinkle them on top now.
- Roll out the second disk of dough and lay it over the filling. You can either cut slits to create a lattice pattern or simply cover it fully. Brush the top crust with a little melted butter and sprinkle some sugar for a delicious golden finish.
- Bake the pie in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake for an additional 30-35 minutes, or until the apples are tender, and the crust has a lovely golden hue. Allow it to cool for about 10 minutes before serving warm.
Notes
Serve with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an indulgent treat.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg