Classic Apple Pie

Method

1. 1
   • butter230 g
   • white sugar1 tbsp
   • salt1 pinch
   • water6 tbsp

   Make and chill the pastry — Rub the cold butter into the flour, sugar, and salt until crumbly. Add the water a little at a time until a dough forms, split in two, and chill for 30 minutes.

2. 2
   • white sugar1 tbsp
   • apple900 g
   • ground cinnamon1½ tsp
   • ground nutmeg1 pinch
   • lemon juice1 tbsp

   Prepare the spiced apple filling — Toss the sliced apples with the sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice until evenly coated.

3. 3
   • apple900 g

   Assemble and seal the pie — Heat the oven to 190C. Roll out one dough half and line a pie dish. Fill with the apples, roll the second half over the top, seal the edges, and cut steam vents.

4. 4
   • egg1

   Glaze and bake the pie — Brush the top with beaten egg and bake for 50 to 55 minutes until deep golden and the filling bubbles. Cool for at least 1 hour before serving.

   ⏱55 min