Joanna Gaines Apple Pie Recipe
Joanna Gaines Apple Pie Recipe is absolutely amazing. This classic dessert is perfect for any occasion. The flaky crust and sweet apple filling are irresistible.
Equipment
- 9-inch pie dish
- Rolling Pin
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Sharp peeler
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Pastry cutter
- Small bowl
- Cooling rack
Ingredients
- 2 and ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 cup cold butter cubed
- 6 to 8 tablespoons ice water
- 6 cups sliced Granny Smith apples
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons butter cut into small pieces
Instructions
- Mix flour, salt, and sugar together. Cut in the cold butter until crumbly.
- Add ice water slowly until dough forms. Divide dough into two equal portions.
- Wrap each portion in plastic wrap tightly. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Peel and slice all the apples thinly. Combine apples with both sugars in bowl.
- Add flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg to mixture. Pour lemon juice over the apples evenly. Toss everything together until well coated.
- Roll out one dough portion for bottom. Place it in your pie dish carefully.
- Add the apple filling on top evenly. Dot the filling with butter pieces throughout.
- Roll out second dough for top crust. Cover the pie and seal the edges. Cut small slits on top for venting.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F first. Brush pie crust with egg wash lightly.
- Bake for 50 to 55 minutes total. The crust should turn golden brown nicely. Let the pie cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Use cold butter for flaky crust results.
- Granny Smith apples work best for baking.
- Don't skip the lemon juice ever.
- It prevents apples from turning brown quickly.
- Chill your dough properly before rolling out.
- This prevents shrinking during the baking process.
- Cover edges with foil if browning too fast.
- Let pie cool for easier slicing later.