How to Make The Big Apple Pie - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the smell of a fresh-baked pie wafting through the house, and when it comes to pie, few can rival the timeless appeal of a classic apple pie. The Big Apple Pie is a recipe that has been passed down through generations, and for good reason – it's simple, yet incredibly delicious. With its flaky crust and sweet, cinnamon-spiced filling, this pie is a surefire crowd-pleaser, perfect for any occasion.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup butter
  • ½ cup ice water
  • 8 Granny Smith apples - peeled, cored and sliced
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons butter

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 to 9 - inch pie

  • In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in water a tablespoon at a time until mixture forms a ball. Divide dough in half and shape into balls. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight. Roll one ball out to fit a 9 inch pie plate. Place bottom crust in pie plate. Roll out top crust and set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C.)
  • In a large bowl, combine sliced apples, sugar, 1 tablespoon flour and cinnamon. Mix well and pour into pie shell. Dot with remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Cover with top crust, seal edges, and cut away excess dough. Make several small slits in the top to allow steam to escape.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes, or until golden brown.
  • Nutrition

    414 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 38mg
    • Sodium: 250mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 69g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 39g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 23mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 189mg