Apple Pie Recipe

Source: My Home Cooking

Apple Pie Crust

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 6 tablespoons shortening
  • 6 to 8 tablespoons ice water

Utensils:

  • 1 Mixing Bowl
  • Rolling pin
  • Knife
  • Measuring spoons
  • Measuring Cups
  • Dough Blender
  • Cutting Board
  • 9-inch Pie Pan (smaller is ok, but no bigger)

Instructions for Pie Crust:

First Step: Mixing the Pie Crust Ingredients

  1. Warm the butter in the microwave until it is soft, but not melted.
  2. In a large bowl, mix:
    • 2 cups all-purpose flour
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1 tablespoon sugar
  3. Cut in using the dough blender:
    • 6 tablespoons butter
    • 6 tablespoons shortening
  4. Add 6 to 8 tablespoons ice water and mix until the dough comes together.

Second Step: Chill the Pie Dough

  1. Wrap your pie crust in plastic wrap.
  2. Place in refrigerator for at least 20 minutes while you prepare the pie filling.

Apple Pie Filling

Ingredients for Filling:

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar
  • Apples (quantity not specified, but enough to fill the pie)

Instructions for Filling:

First Step: Slice Apples

  • Peel and slice your apples.
  • Soak them in water with a tablespoon of lemon juice to prevent discoloration.

Second Step: Mix Filling

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine:
    • 1 cup sugar
    • 2 tablespoons flour
    • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
    • 1/4 teaspoon salt
    • 1 tablespoon vinegar

Third Step: Mix Apples

  • Drain the water off the apples.
  • Mix the apples with the spice mixture.

Putting the Pie Together

First Step: Cut

  • After chilling, divide the pie dough into two equal halves.

Second Step: Rolling Pie Crust

  • Roll out one half to about 1/8th inch thickness.

Third Step: Putting Crust in Pie Pan

  • Transfer the dough to the pie pan with the rolling pin.
  • Shape to fit and poke holes in the bottom with a fork for steam escape.

Four Step: Filling Apple Pie

  • Pour in the apple filling.
  • Place about 4 chunks of butter on top of the apple filling for richness.

Five Step: Cover Filling With Crust

  • Roll out the second half of the dough and cover the pie.

Six Step: Forming Edge of Pie Crust

  • Use the back of a knife to create a decorative edge.

Baking the Apple Pie

First Step: Baking Apple Pie

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Cut long strips of tinfoil around the pie’s edge to prevent burning; remove 10 minutes before done.
  • Bake for 50-60 minutes.
  • Place a cookie sheet covered in tinfoil on the lowest oven rack for overflow prevention.

Second Step: Brush With Egg White

  • For gloss, brush egg white on the crust when you remove the tinfoil.

Serving Pie

Serving Suggestions:

  • Serve with a sprig of mint for elegance.
  • Add nuts or fruit for flavor and presentation.
  • Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for contrast and taste.
  • Use the uncut pie as a table decoration.

Note: This recipe combines multiple steps from different documents for a complete guide on making an Apple Pie. Remember, the exact quantities for apples in the filling might need adjustment based on the size of your pie or personal taste.