Apple Pie

There’s nothing more quintessential of fall than homemade apple pie.

This was my first attempt at the seasonal dish and it turned out great. I used 8 Gala apples, which was a perfect amount for a 9″ pie pan. In fact, one of the most time consuming parts of the process was the peeling and slicing of the apples.

After that, it was quick and easy. Just toss your sliced apples in brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon and add them in your crust. I included a standard pie crust recipe below if you’re going to make your own instead of buying it pre-made.

The result is a flaky, not-too-sweet apple pie that you can savour throughout the cool autumn months.

Prep time | 30 mins.
Bake time | 50 mins.
Chill time | 30 mins
Yields | 12 slices

INGREDIENTS

Pastry

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, cubed 
  • 1 tsp salt 
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 6-8 tbsp ice water

Filling

  • 8 thinly sliced, peeled apples (I used Gala)
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 3 tbsp flour
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 large egg white, for brushing
  • 1 tbsp sugar

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. If you’re making the pastry, begin making it a couple hours before the pie so it can chill and you have time to roll it out. If you’re using a pre-made pastry crust, make sure it’s thawed and ready to go when you start making your pie.
  2. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  3. Peel and thinly slice all your apples. In a large bowl, add the apples and the lemon juice. Mix well.
  4. Add the brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon to the bowl of apples and mix very well until evenly combined. Set aside.
  5. Line a 9-inch pie plate with your bottom crust. Fill it with your apple mixture and add the butter on top of your apples in the centre.
  6. Add the top layer crust over the filling and press down on the edges to ensure they’re sealed to the bottom crust’s edges. Cut four slits into the top crust, as shown in the photos above.
  7. Beat your egg white until foamy and brush it over the crust. Then, sprinkle the sugar onto it.
  8. Cover lightly with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Then, remove the foil and bake for another 25 minutes.
  9. When it’s done, the pie crust should be a golden brown on the top. Let it cool for at least half an hour before digging in.
  10. Enjoy with a side of ice cream!