Fluffy Apple Pie

Certainly! Here’s a recipe for a fluffy apple pie that’s sure to be a hit. This recipe includes a light and flaky crust, a spiced apple filling, and a delicious crumb topping.

Ingredients:

For the Pie Crust:

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 to 1/2 cup ice water

For the Apple Filling:

• 6 cups peeled, cored, and sliced apples (mix of sweet and tart varieties)
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

For the Crumb Topping:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

Instructions:

For the Pie Crust:

1. In a food processor, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Add cold, cubed butter and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
2. Slowly add ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, pulsing until the dough just comes together. Divide the dough into two disks, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
3. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
4. Roll out one of the dough disks on a floured surface and place it into a 9-inch pie dish. Trim the edges and refrigerate while preparing the filling.

For the Apple Filling:

1. In a large bowl, toss together sliced apples, lemon juice, granulated sugar, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until the apples are well coated.
2. Fill the prepared pie crust with the apple mixture.

For the Crumb Topping:

1. In a medium bowl, combine flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and melted butter. Mix until crumbly.
2. Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the apple filling.

Assembly and Baking:

1. Roll out the second dough disk and place it over the apple filling. Seal and crimp the edges.
2. Cut a few slits on the top crust to allow steam to escape.
3. Bake in the preheated oven for about 50-60 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
4. If the edges of the crust start to brown too quickly, cover them with foil.
5. Allow the pie to cool for a few hours before serving.

Enjoy your fluffy apple pie, either on its own or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!