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Apple Pie with Lattice Crust

Apple Pie with Lattice Crust
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This classic Apple Pie with Lattice Crust recipe features tender, cinnamon-spiced tart apples enveloped in a golden, flaky lattice crust. It offers a nostalgic, comforting dessert experience with perfectly balanced sweet and tart flavors, suitable for family gatherings or cozy evenings.

Ingredients

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Filling

  • 6 to 7 medium tart and firm apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • Pinch of salt
  • 3 tablespoons butter, cut into small pats

Crust and Topping

  • 1 double pie crust (homemade or store-bought), chilled
  • 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (for sprinkling)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Apples: Peel, core, and slice the apples into thin, even pieces. In a large bowl, toss the apple slices with granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. Set aside to allow the flavors to meld.
  2. Make or Roll Out the Pie Crust: Roll out half of your chilled dough into a 12-inch circle to form the bottom crust. Fit it gently into your pie dish, patching any cracks, and keep the other half of the dough chilled for the lattice top.
  3. Assemble the Filling: Pour the apple mixture evenly into the bottom crust. Dot the filling with small pats of cold butter to add richness and help create a flaky texture during baking.
  4. Create the Lattice Crust: Roll out the remaining dough and cut it into 1/2-inch-wide even strips. Weave the strips over the apple filling in a lattice pattern, pressing the edges to seal and trimming any excess dough for a tidy finish.
  5. Apply the Egg Wash and Bake: Brush the lattice crust with the beaten egg for a glossy, golden finish. Sprinkle a little granulated sugar on top for added crunch. Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (204°C) for 20 minutes, then lower the temperature to 350°F (177°C) and continue baking for 35 to 40 minutes until the crust is golden and the filling is bubbling.

Notes

  • Keep dough cold before rolling out to maintain flakiness.
  • Combine tart and sweet apples for balanced flavor and texture.
  • Sprinkle flour or cornstarch on the crust before adding filling to prevent sogginess.
  • Use a ruler or pizza cutter to cut even strips for a neat lattice pattern.
  • If crust edges brown too quickly, cover them with foil halfway through baking.

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Keywords: apple pie, lattice crust, classic dessert, cinnamon apple pie, homemade pie, flaky crust, spiced apple dessert

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