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Old Time Recipe
Here's a truly delicious old-time classic that screams grandma's kitchen: Old-Fashioned Apple Pie from Scratch. This timeless American favorite features tender, cinnamon-spiced apples in a flaky, buttery double crust. It's simple, comforting, and always a crowd-pleaser—perfect for evoking those nostalgic "good old days" vibes.
Old-Fashioned Apple Pie Recipe
Serves: 8 Prep time: 30 minutes (plus chilling) Bake time: About 50-60 minutes
Ingredients
For the crust (double crust, makes top and bottom):
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup cold unsalted butter (or shortening for extra flakiness, like in vintage recipes)
- 6-8 tablespoons ice-cold water
For the filling:
- 6-7 cups thinly sliced peeled apples (Granny Smith for tartness, or mix with Honeycrisp—about 2½-3 lbs)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar (optional for deeper flavor)
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (thickens the juices)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces
- 1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water (for egg wash)
- Extra sugar for sprinkling on top
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Make the pie crust: In a large bowl, mix flour and salt. Cut in the cold butter with a pastry blender (or two forks) until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs with pea-sized butter pieces. Gradually add ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, stirring until dough just holds together. Divide into two balls, flatten into disks, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least 30 minutes (or up to overnight).
- Prepare the filling: In a large bowl, toss the sliced apples with sugars, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and lemon juice. Let sit 10-15 minutes so the apples release some juices—this is the old-school way to get that perfect saucy filling without pre-cooking.
- Roll out the dough: On a floured surface, roll one disk into a 12-inch circle. Gently fit into a 9-inch pie plate. Roll the second disk for the top (lattice or full crust—your choice!).
- Assemble the pie: Pour the apple mixture into the bottom crust, mounding slightly in the center. Dot with the 2 tablespoons butter pieces. Top with the second crust: For a lattice, cut strips and weave them over the filling; crimp edges to seal. Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with sugar. Cut a few slits for steam to escape.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Bake for 15 minutes, then reduce to 375°F (190°C) and bake 35-45 more minutes until the crust is deep golden and filling bubbles thickly. If edges brown too fast, cover with foil.
- Cool & serve: Let cool on a rack for at least 2-3 hours (hardest part!) so the filling sets. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or a slice of sharp cheddar cheese for that classic old-time twist.
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