Homemade Apple Pie

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups plus 2 tbsp all-purpose flour, divided
• 1 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
• 1/2 tsp fine salt
• 6 tbsp ice water
• 2 1/2 lb peeled, cored apples, thinly sliced
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 3 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 large egg, beaten

Step-by-step instructions

1. Cut butter into 2 1/2 cups flour and salt until pea-size pieces remain. Stir in ice water until dough holds when pressed. Divide into two disks; chill 1 hour.
2. Heat oven to 425°F (220°C). Roll disks using reserved flour. Fit one into a 9-inch (23 cm) pie dish.
3. Toss apples with sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, and lemon. Fill crust, add top crust, seal edges, and cut vents. Brush with egg.
4. Bake on a rimmed sheet for 20 minutes. Lower to 375°F (190°C); bake 40 to 45 minutes, until browned and filling bubbles through vents. Shield edges if needed.
5. Cool 2 hours before slicing.

Ingredient substitutions

• Use half Granny Smith and half Honeycrisp for a balanced filling.

Storage & reheating

Keep covered at room temperature for 1 day, then refrigerate for up to 3 more days.

What to serve with it

Serve with vanilla ice cream or lightly whipped cream.