American Apple Pie

6 servings

60 minutes

American apple pie is a classic of home baking that embodies the warmth and traditions of American cuisine. Its history dates back to colonial times when settlers adapted European recipes to local ingredients. The flaky buttery crust and fragrant filling of sweet apples, cinnamon, and nutmeg create a unique flavor—tender, spiced, and warming. This pie is often served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, making it the perfect dessert for family gatherings and holidays. The crispy golden crust hides a juicy fruit filling, and the balance of sweetness and spices makes it a favorite treat in any season.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 485.4
• Proteins: 4.2g
• Fats: 25.8g
• Carbohydrates: 59.3g

Ingredients

• Apple: 500 g
• Sugar: 120 g
• Wheat flour: 230 g
• Salt: 0.5 tsp
• Ground cinnamon: 1 tsp
• Butter: 180 g
• Lemon juice: 1 tbsp
• Ground nutmeg: 0.5 tsp
• Cornstarch: 10 g

Cooking steps

1. Mix sifted wheat flour, 0.5 teaspoon of salt, and 20 g of sugar in a bowl. Add diced butter (150 g) and crumble it with a fork. Gradually pour in ice water (50-70 ml), quickly kneading the dough by hand. You may need a little more or less water; it should come together and become elastic.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 230 g
   • Salt: 0.5 teaspoon
   • Sugar: 120 g
   • Butter: 180 g
   • Apple: 500 g
   • Lemon juice: 1 tablespoon

2. Roll the dough into a ball and divide it in half. Form 2 balls and roll each into a disk 3 mm thick and 26–27 cm in diameter. Transfer to a floured baking sheet or board and refrigerate for half an hour to an hour.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 230 g

3. At this time, prepare the apples: peel them and remove the seeds, then cut into two-centimeter cubes. Place the apples in a deep bowl, add 100 g of sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, a pinch of salt, and lemon juice. Mix well. Melt 30 g of butter and stir in the starch.

   Required ingredients:

   • Apple: 500 g
   • Sugar: 120 g
   • Ground cinnamon: 1 teaspoon
   • Ground nutmeg: 0.5 teaspoon
   • Salt: 0.5 teaspoon
   • Lemon juice: 1 tablespoon
   • Butter: 180 g
   • Cornstarch: 10 g

4. Take the dough out of the fridge, place the first part in the mold (trim excess if needed), evenly spread the apples on it, distribute the butter-starch mixture over the filling and cover with the second half of the dough. Pinch the edges, make cuts on top and send it to a preheated oven at 220 degrees. After 10 minutes, reduce the temperature to 180 degrees and bake until done for 30–35 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Apple: 500 g
   • Butter: 180 g
   • Cornstarch: 10 g

5. Cool the finished pie and serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream.

   Required ingredients:

   • Apple: 500 g
   • Butter: 180 g