Description
Sweet memories of homemade “Grandma Oples Classic Apple Pie” dance through kitchens with nostalgic warmth and modern flair. Crisp pastry, caramelized apples, and secret family spices promise a delightful slice of comfort that connects generations through delicious tradition.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 small Granny Smith apples
- 1 double-crust pie pastry (9 inch), thawed
Sugars:
- ½ cup white sugar
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
Other Ingredients:
- ½ cup (113 grams) unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) water
Instructions
- Meticulously peel and slice the apples into delicate, uniform wedges, ensuring each piece is thin and consistent for optimal texture and even cooking.
- Craft a luxurious caramel-like sauce by melting butter in a saucepan, gradually incorporating flour to create a smooth, fragrant roux that will elevate the pie’s richness.
- Gradually whisk both sugars and water into the butter mixture, allowing it to simmer and transform into a glossy, amber-hued syrup that will infuse the pie with deep, complex sweetness.
- Carefully drape the first pastry sheet into the pie dish, gently pressing it against the contours of the pan to create a perfect foundation for the apple filling.
- Strategically layer the apple slices within the pie shell, creating a gentle dome that will settle during baking and ensure a beautifully structured final presentation.
- Artfully weave the pastry strips across the pie’s surface, interlacing them in a classic lattice pattern that allows glimpses of the golden apple filling beneath.
- Generously cascade the prepared sugar sauce over the intricate lattice top, allowing it to seep through the woven pastry and caramelize the apples during baking.
- Initiate baking at a high temperature to create an initial crisp crust, then reduce heat to allow the apples to tenderize and the flavors to meld harmoniously.
- Monitor the pie’s transformation, watching for a deep golden-brown lattice and bubbling filling that signals perfect doneness and irresistible flavor.
Notes
- Customize apple selection for optimal flavor by mixing tart and sweet varieties like Granny Smith and Honeycrisp.
- Create a perfect lattice top by weaving strips evenly and trimming excess dough for a professional bakery appearance.
- Pour butter-sugar sauce carefully over the lattice, ensuring even distribution for a glossy, caramelized finish.
- Allow pie to cool for at least 30 minutes after baking to help filling set and prevent runny texture.
- Use a sharp knife to cut clean slices and prevent pie crust from crumbling during serving.
- Store leftover pie covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for extended freshness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg