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Classic Apple Pie
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Classic Apple Pie

Classic Apple Pie is the ultimate American dessert that everyone should know how to make. Of course we can't forget about the ice cream!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time1 minute
Chilling Time1 hour
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Apple, Fall, Pie
Servings: 8
Author: Jonathan Melendez

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Rolling Pin
  • Pie plate

Ingredients

Crust:

  • 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 12 tablespoons unsalted butter cubed and chilled
  • 8 tablespoons vegetable shortening
  • 8 to 10 tablespoons ice water

Filling:

  • 4 large granny smith apples peeled and thinly sliced
  • 4 large pink lady apples peeled and thinly sliced
  • cup light brown sugar
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon cardamon
  • ¼ teaspoon cloves
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter cubed
  • 1 large egg white beaten with splash of water
  • 1 tablespoon raw turbinado sugar