American Apple Pie

American Apple Pie is a true classic of desserts, loved by everyone for its delicious flavor and crunchy texture. Whether served warm with vanilla ice cream or cold and plain, this pie will bring a smile to anyone's face. To make a truly successful pie, you need fresh ingredients and a bit of patience to achieve a perfect dough.

For this recipe, start by preparing the dough. You will need 2 ½ cups of flour, 1 cup of cold butter cut into cubes, ½ cup of sugar, ¼ teaspoon of salt, and about 6-8 tablespoons of cold water. Mix the flour, salt, and sugar in a large bowl. Add the butter and, using a mixer or a knife, cut it into the flour until the mixture resembles fine crumbs. Gradually add the cold water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough comes together. Form it into a ball, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Meanwhile, prepare the filling. Peel the 6 large sweet apples, then slice them thinly. In a bowl, mix the apple slices with ¾ cup of sugar, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon of nutmeg, and 2 tablespoons of lemon juice. Let the mixture sit for 15 minutes so the flavors can combine perfectly.

Once the dough has chilled, divide it into two equal parts. Roll out the first part on a floured surface to create a dough sheet about 0.5 cm thick. Place the dough sheet in the pie pan, making sure to push it gently into the corners. Pour the apple filling over the dough, distributing the slices evenly.

Roll out the other part of the dough and cover the filling. You can make decorative cuts in the dough to allow steam to escape during baking. Lightly sprinkle the surface of the pie with a bit of sugar. Preheat the oven to 220 degrees Celsius and bake the pie for 45-50 minutes or until the crust is golden. Allow the pie to cool slightly before slicing. Serve it with caramel sauce or a scoop of ice cream and enjoy every slice!

 Ingredients: Dough: 375 gr flour, 3 tablespoons sugar, 180 gr butter, 1 tablespoon oil, 1 egg yolk Filling: 6 large sweet apples, 100 gr sugar, 1 tablespoon flour, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 3 tablespoons pineapple juice

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