Low Sugar Classic Apple Pie with Lattice Crust

Total time3 hr 55 min

Prep time1 hr

Cook time55 min

Low Sugar Classic Apple Pie with Lattice Crust

A golden lattice crust cracks open to reveal tender, cinnamon-warmed apple slices bathed in a glossy, thickened syrup brightened with a touch of lemon juice and a whisper of nutmeg and allspice. The all-butter dough rolls out flaky and rich, woven into a picture-perfect lattice that's brushed with an egg wash for that deep, bakery-style shine. Every slice holds together beautifully thanks to the cornstarch-thickened filling, so you get clean cuts and no runny mess once it's cooled. This is the kind of pie that fills the kitchen with cinnamon and baked-apple smell long before it hits the table. It's a genuinely satisfying option to reach for on a no added sugar plan, letting the fruit itself carry the sweetness and flavor. Serve it slightly warm with the crust still crackling for the best texture.

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Ingredients

8 servings

For the crust

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
King Arthur Baking Company Unbleached All-Purpose Flour Gold Medal Flour All-Purpose Unbleached - 5 Lb Bob's Red Mill Organic All Purpose Unbleached White Flour - 5 Lb Bob's Red Mill All Purpose Unbleached White Flour - 5 Lb Pillsbury Best Flour All Purpose - 5 Lb
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1 tbsp granulated sugar
Chef's tip
Use the same volume. Baking behavior varies by blend: some brown faster or stay softer, while others brown less. Follow the package's baking guidance and start checking a few minutes early.
1 tsp salt
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into ½-inch cubes and chilled
6–8 tbsp ice water

For the filling

3 lbs (about 6–7 medium) apples, peeled, cored, and sliced ¼-inch thick
¾ cup granulated sugar
Chef's tip
Use the same volume. Baking behavior varies by blend: some brown faster or stay softer, while others brown less. Follow the package's baking guidance and start checking a few minutes early.
2 tbsp light brown sugar, packed
Chef's tip
Use the same volume. Brown-sugar replacements vary in moisture, spread, and browning, so follow the package's baking guidance and start checking a few minutes early.
3 tbsp cornstarch
1 tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp ground nutmeg
¼ tsp ground allspice
¼ tsp salt
1 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp unsalted butter, cut into small pieces

For the egg wash

1 large egg
1 tbsp whole milk
1 tbsp coarse sugar, for sprinkling (optional)
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Instructions

1
Make the crust: Whisk together the flour, 1 tbsp granulated sugar, and 1 tsp salt in a large bowl. Add the chilled butter cubes and work them into the flour using a pastry cutter or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized butter pieces remaining.
2
Drizzle in ice water 1 tablespoon at a time, tossing with a fork after each addition, until the dough just holds together when you squeeze a small handful — it should not be wet or sticky. You will likely need 6–8 tablespoons total.

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