My grandmother’s pie crust recipe has been in the family for years. It was in an old ledger book that she had written her recipes in.

This classic dessert features a flaky crust and a sweet, fragrant apple filling.

Apple Pie Recipe

Ingredients:

For the Crust

Instructions:

1. 1. Make the Crust:

      • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cream of tartar, and salt.
      • Cut in cold Crisco using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
      • In a small bowl, whisk together cold water, egg, and vinegar.
      • Gradually add the liquid to the flour mixture, one tablespoon at a time, mixing gently until the dough just comes together.
      • Divide the dough in half, wrap each half in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

   2. Prepare the Filling:

      • In a large bowl, combine sliced apples, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and flour. Toss to coat evenly.

1. 1. Assemble the Pie:

      • Roll out one half of the dough on a lightly floured surface to fit your pie dish.
      • Transfer the dough to the pie dish, gently pressing it into place.
      • Pour the apple filling into the crust.
      • Roll out the remaining dough for the top crust. Place it over the filling, trimming any excess.
      • Crimp the edges of the crust together. Cut a few slits in the top crust to vent steam.

   2. Bake the Pie:

      • Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
      • Bake the pie for 45-50 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
      • If the crust browns too quickly, loosely cover with foil.

1. Cool and Serve:

   • Let the pie cool completely on a wire rack before slicing and serving.

Tips:

• Use tart apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for best flavor.
• For extra flavor, add a tablespoon of lemon juice to the apple filling.
• To make the crust extra flaky, use a combination of butter and shortening.

Enjoy your homemade apple pie!