Nitrate & Nitrite Free Classic Apple Pie with Lattice Crust
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8 servings
For the crust
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 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
- 2 tbsp light brown sugar, packed
- 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)
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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