Simple apple pie recipe
Description
Delicious baked treat for the whole family. Apple pie is a classic. There are dozens of different variations for preparing it. Serve the pie with tea, with a scoop of ice cream, or with cream cheese. You can create a beautiful lattice top or cover the pie with a single layer of dough. Slice the apples into thin wedges or small pieces, whichever you prefer. Serve with tea or coffee.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Sift the flour into a bowl, add salt, then cut the butter into pieces and add it to the flour, mashing with a fork into crumbs.
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Step 2
2. Add cold water and knead the dough.
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Step 3
3. Divide the dough into 2 parts and wrap each part in plastic wrap. Refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes. After half an hour, take out one part and roll it out thinly to fit the shape of the baking dish you will be using.
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Step 4
4. Using a rolling pin, carefully transfer the dough to the baking pan.
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Step 5
5. Press the dough into the mold, trim the overhanging edges.
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Step 6
6. Place the dough in the pan while you prepare the filling.
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Step 7
7. Peel the apples, then cut them in half and remove the seeds. Chop the apples into pieces and transfer to a bowl. Add white and brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, spices, pour in lemon juice, and mix everything together.
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Step 8
8. Take the remaining dough out of the refrigerator, roll it out into a sheet, then cut into strips.
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Step 9
9. Remove the dough from the mold and place the filling inside along with all the juices.
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Step 10
10. Beat the egg in a bowl, then use a pastry brush to coat the edges of the pie with it.
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Step 11
11. Place the dough strips in a lattice pattern, attaching them to the base.
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Step 12
12. Brush the top of the pie with egg, sprinkle with cinnamon, and place in a preheated oven at 200 degrees for 15 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 180 degrees and bake for another 45 minutes.
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Step 13
13. Let the pie cool at room temperature for 45–60 minutes before serving.