Grandma's Apple Pie
Apple pie isn’t just dessert—it’s a little slice of history. This classic apple pie recipe, adapted from Best Recipes for Baking (1907), brings a touch of old-fashioned charm to your kitchen repertoire.
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Ingredients
Modernized Rich Pie Crust Recipe
- 2 cups + ¾ cup + 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 pinch of salt
- 4-6 tbsp cold water
Modernized Sliced Apple Filling Recipe
- 6 cups peeled and thinly sliced apples pick a sweeter variety, NOT Granny Smith
- ½ cup granulated sugar adjust for sweetness
- 1 tbsp butter cut into small pieces
- Juice of ½ lemon
- 1 pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- Optional: 1 beaten egg
Instructions
For the Crust
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.2 cups + ¾ cup + 1 tbsp, 1 pinch of salt, 1 tsp baking powder
- Rub in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.1 cup unsalted butter
- Gradually add cold water, a tablespoon at a time, until the dough comes together. Handle as little as possible to maintain flakiness.4-6 tbsp cold water
- Divide the dough into two discs, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least 1 hour before rolling.
For the Filling
- Line the pie pan with your prepared crust. Fill with the sliced apples.6 cups peeled and thinly sliced apples
- Sprinkle the apples with sugar, lemon juice and spices. Put the butter pieces on top and then a dusting of flour.½ cup granulated sugar, 1 tbsp butter, Juice of ½ lemon, 1 pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg, 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- Roll out the top crust and cut into 1-inch strips. Lay the strips across the pie in a lattice pattern, crimping the edges to seal.
- Optional: Brush with beaten egg for a glossy finish.Optional: 1 beaten egg
- Bake in a 375°F (190°C) oven until the crust is golden brown (about 50-60 minutes) and the filling bubbles through the lattice.
- Cool for at least 30 minutes before serving.