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Daisy’s Heritage Lattice Apple Pie for National Apple Pie Day

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Make a classic American heritage dessert featuring a beautiful lattice pie crust, perfect for celebrating National Apple Pie Day.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
  • 1/2 cup ice water
  • 6 large Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and sliced 1/4 inch thick
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
  • 1 tablespoon milk or cream (for egg wash)
  • 1 tablespoon coarse sugar for sprinkling

Instructions

  1. Prepare the pie dough: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces of butter remaining. Gradually add the ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough just comes together. Do not overmix. Divide the dough in half, form each half into a disk, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least 1 hour.
  2. Prepare the apple filling: In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, granulated sugar, brown sugar, 2 tablespoons of flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Toss gently to coat the apples evenly. Set aside while you prepare the crust.
  3. Roll out the bottom crust: On a lightly floured surface, roll one disk of dough into a 12-inch circle. Carefully transfer the dough to a 9-inch pie plate. Trim the edges, leaving a 1-inch overhang. Place the pie plate in the refrigerator while you prepare the lattice.
  4. Create the lattice strips: Roll the second disk of dough into an 11-inch circle. Use a sharp knife or a pastry wheel to cut the dough into even strips, about 3/4 inch wide. You will need about 10 to 12 strips for a standard lattice pie crust. Return the strips to the refrigerator to keep them cold.
  5. Assemble the pie: Pour the apple filling into the chilled bottom crust. Dot the top of the apples with a few small pieces of leftover butter, if desired.
  6. Weave the lattice: Lay half of the strips parallel across the top of the filling, spaced about 1 inch apart. Fold back every other strip halfway. Lay one perpendicular strip across the center. Unfold the first set of parallel strips over this center strip. Fold back the alternate strips again, and lay another perpendicular strip. Repeat this process, alternating which strips you fold back, until the entire top is covered in a woven lattice pattern. Trim the ends of the strips flush with the bottom crust overhang.
  7. Crimp and seal: Fold the bottom crust overhang up and over the ends of the lattice strips. Crimp the edges decoratively using your fingers or a fork to seal the top and bottom crusts together.
  8. Chill and bake: Brush the entire lattice top with the egg wash (whisk the egg and milk together). Sprinkle evenly with coarse sugar. Chill the assembled pie for 15 minutes before baking. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
  9. Bake the pie: Place the pie on a baking sheet (to catch drips). Bake at 425 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and continue baking for another 40 to 50 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling thickly. If the edges brown too quickly, cover them loosely with foil strips.
  10. Cool completely: Let the apple pie cool on a wire rack for at least 3 to 4 hours before slicing. This allows the filling to set properly.

Notes

  • Keep all your dough ingredients cold. Cold butter creates steam pockets, resulting in a flaky crust.
  • If you do not want to weave a lattice, you can cut decorative shapes from the top dough and place them over the filling, leaving space between them for venting.
  • For a richer caramel flavor, substitute 1/4 cup of the granulated sugar with maple syrup in the filling mixture.

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