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Old-Fashioned Lattice Top Apple Pie

Best Old-Fashioned Lattice Top Apple Pie That Feels Like Home

Experience the nostalgic comfort of Old-Fashioned Lattice Top Apple Pie with its flaky crust and cinnamon-spiced apple filling.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pie Crust
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour Use cold flour for a tender, flaky texture.
  • 1 cup Unsalted butter Keep it chilled and cut into small cubes.
  • 6 tbsp Cold water Add ice-cold water gradually.
  • 1 tsp Salt Just a pinch to enhance flavors.
  • 2 tbsp Granulated sugar Optional for subtle sweetness.
For the Apple Filling
  • 3 cups Granny Smith apples Tart and firm apples.
  • 2 cups Honeycrisp apples Adds natural sweetness and juicy texture.
  • 1/2 cup Brown sugar Caramel notes for flavor.
  • 1 tsp Ground cinnamon Warming spice for cozy aroma.
  • 1/4 tsp Ground nutmeg For subtle earthiness.
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice Keeps apples from browning.
  • 2 tbsp Cornstarch Thickens the filling.
For the Finishing Touches
  • 1 egg Egg wash Egg mixed with water for glazing.
  • 1 tbsp Coarse sugar For sparkling crunch.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Rolling Pin
  • Pie Pan
  • Oven

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Combine flour, sugar, and salt with chilled butter until mixture resembles coarse meal.
  2. Gradually sprinkle ice water, mixing gently until dough clings together.
  3. Divide dough into two disks, wrap tightly, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
  4. Toss sliced apples with brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and cornstarch until coated.
  5. Roll one dough disk into a 12-inch circle and transfer to a 9-inch pie pan.
  6. Fill the crust with the spiced apple mixture and dot with butter pieces.
  7. Roll the second disk into a rectangle, cut into strips, and weave over the filling.
  8. Brush lattice with egg wash, sprinkle with coarse sugar, and bake at 375°F for 45–50 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra treat.

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