Here’s a classic, comforting Grandma’s Apple Pie recipe—flaky crust, tender cinnamon apples, and that nostalgic homemade flavor.
🍎 Grandma’s Apple Pie
Ingredients
For the crust (makes 2 crusts)
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 6–8 tbsp ice water
For the filling
- 6–7 medium apples (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or a mix), peeled, cored, and sliced
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour (for thickening)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp butter, cut into small pieces
Optional
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 1 tbsp coarse sugar for topping
Instructions
- Prepare the crust:
- In a large bowl, combine flour and salt.
- Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add ice water, 1 tbsp at a time, until dough holds together.
- Divide dough into 2 discs, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
- Prepare the filling:
- In a large bowl, toss apple slices with lemon juice.
- Add sugars, cinnamon, nutmeg, flour, and vanilla. Mix until coated.
- Assemble the pie:
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Roll out one dough disc on a floured surface and fit into a 9-inch pie pan.
- Pour the apple mixture into the crust. Dot with butter.
- Roll out the second dough disc and cover the pie. Seal and crimp edges.
- Cut small slits in the top crust for steam to escape.
- Brush with egg wash and sprinkle sugar, if desired.
- Bake the pie:
- Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 20 minutes.
- Reduce temperature to 375°F (190°C) and bake 35–45 minutes more, until crust is golden and filling is bubbling.
- Cool and serve:
- Let the pie cool at least 2 hours for the filling to set.
- Serve plain or with vanilla ice cream for extra nostalgia.
💡 Tips:
- For extra flakiness, use a mix of butter and shortening.
- If you like a slightly tart flavor, combine Granny Smith and Honeycrisp apples.
- Cover edges with foil if they brown too quickly.
If you want, I can also give a shortcut version using a premade crust and a quick-caramelized filling—still tastes homemade but saves time.
Do you want me to share that version too?
