Double-Crust Honey Crisp Apple Pie

This Double-Crust Honeycrisp Apple Pie is the ultimate dessert for cozy gatherings and special occasions. Get ready to bake a masterpiece that’s as beautiful as it is delicious!

Double-Crust Honey Crisp Apple Pie

This pie is a celebration of classic flavors and homemade goodness. Made with sweet-tart Honeycrisp apples and a perfectly flaky, golden crust, it’s a timeless treat that never fails to impress.

Ingredients

For the Pie Dough:

• all-purpose flour
• sea salt
• unsalted butter, cold and diced
• ice-cold water

For the Apple Filling:

• medium-sized Honeycrisp apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
• lemon juice
• granulated sugar
• brown sugar
• all-purpose flour
• ground cinnamon
• ground nutmeg
• ground ginger
• salt

For the Topping:

• unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
• small egg, beaten
• granulated sugar

How to make an Apple Pie

For the Pie Dough:

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt.
2. Add the cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture. Mix with your hands until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Gradually add the ice-cold water, in a stream, one tablespoon at a time, mixing gently until the dough comes together. Be careful not to overwork the dough.
4. Divide the dough into two equal portions, shape each portion into a ball, wrap them in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes.
5. Remove one portion of the chilled dough from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes.
6. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough into a circle large enough to fit into a 9-inch pie dish. Transfer the rolled-out dough to the pie dish, pressing it gently against the bottom and sides.

For the Filling:

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. In a large mixing bowl, toss the sliced apples with the lemon juice to prevent browning.
3. In a separate bowl, combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, all-purpose flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt. Mix well.
4. Add the sugar mixture to the sliced apples and toss until the apples are evenly coated.

Assemble the Pie:

1. Pour the apple filling into the prepared bottom crust, mounding it slightly in the center.
2. Dot the top of the filling with small pieces of unsalted butter.
3. Roll out the second portion of chilled dough on a lightly floured surface into a circle slightly larger than the pie dish.
4. Carefully place the rolled-out dough over the filling. Trim any excess dough hanging over the edges, leaving about a 1-inch overhang.
5. Fold the overhang of the top crust under the edge of the bottom crust, then crimp the edges using your fingers or a fork to seal the pie.
6. Use a sharp knife to create several small slits or decorative vents in the top crust to allow steam to escape during baking.
7. Brush the top crust with the beaten egg, then sprinkle evenly with granulated sugar for a golden finish.
8. Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling and thickened.
9. Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack for at least 2 hours before slicing and serving.
10. Serve the apple pie warm or at room temperature, optionally topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of vanilla yogurt.

Tips

1. Keep the dough cold: Ensure your pie crust ingredients and dough stay cold to create a flaky, tender texture. Chill the dough before rolling and assembling for the best results.
2. Pre-cook the filling lightly: Sauté the apple slices briefly with sugar and spices before baking to ensure the filling cooks evenly and doesn’t leave the crust soggy.

What to serve with Apple Pie

If you’re in the mood for a cozy touch, pair it with a cup of Pumpkin Spice Latte, Moscow Mule Recipe, or Caramel Iced Coffee Recipe for the ultimate fall-inspired treat. This pie is a true crowd-pleaser for any occasion!

You can also serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla or cinnamon ice cream to melt into the flaky crust and juicy apple filling.

It’ll pair nicely as a dessert to your roasted turkey dinner for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner.

Here are some simple treats you won’t want to miss:

• Reindeer Chocolate Bark Recipe
• Christmas Tree Oreos
• Sugared Cranberries

Double-Crust Honeycrisp Apple Pie

This Double-Crust Honeycrisp Apple Pie is the ultimate dessert for cozy gatherings and special occasions. Get ready to bake a masterpiece that’s as beautiful as it is delicious!

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Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Baking Time 50 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 8

Ingredients

  

• For the Pie Dough:
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter cold and diced
• 6-8 tablespoons ice-cold water
• For the Apple Filling:
• 6-7 medium-sized Honeycrisp apples peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• For the Topping:
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter cut into small pieces
• 1 small egg beaten
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar

Instructions

 

• For the Pie Dough:
• In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt.
• Add the cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture. Mix with your hands until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
• Gradually add the ice-cold water, in a stream, one tablespoon at a time, mixing gently until the dough comes together. Be careful not to overwork the dough.
• Divide the dough into two equal portions, shape each portion into a ball, wrap them in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes.
• Remove one portion of the chilled dough from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes.
• On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough into a circle large enough to fit into a 9-inch pie dish. Transfer the rolled-out dough to the pie dish, pressing it gently against the bottom and sides.
• For the Filling:
• Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
• In a large mixing bowl, toss the sliced apples with the lemon juice to prevent browning.
• In a separate bowl, combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, all-purpose flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt. Mix well.
• Add the sugar mixture to the sliced apples and toss until the apples are evenly coated.
• Assemble the Pie:
• Pour the apple filling into the prepared bottom crust, mounding it slightly in the center.
• Dot the top of the filling with small pieces of unsalted butter.
• Roll out the second portion of chilled dough on a lightly floured surface into a circle slightly larger than the pie dish.
• Carefully place the rolled-out dough over the filling. Trim any excess dough hanging over the edges, leaving about a 1-inch overhang.
• Fold the overhang of the top crust under the edge of the bottom crust, then crimp the edges using your fingers or a fork to seal the pie.
• Use a sharp knife to create several small slits or decorative vents in the top crust to allow steam to escape during baking.
• Brush the top crust with the beaten egg, then sprinkle evenly with granulated sugar for a golden finish.
• Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling and thickened.
• Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack for at least 2 hours before slicing and serving.
• Serve the apple pie warm or at room temperature, optionally topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of vanilla yogurt.

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