Apple Pie Double Crust (Printable)

Tender spiced apples in a flaky buttery double crust with warm cinnamon and nutmeg flavors.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Pie Crust

01 - 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon salt
03 - 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
04 - 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
05 - 6–8 tablespoons ice water

→ Apple Filling

06 - 6–7 medium apples, peeled, cored and sliced 1/4-inch thick
07 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
08 - 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
09 - 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
10 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
11 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
12 - 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
13 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
14 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces

→ Assembly

15 - 1 egg, beaten
16 - 1 tablespoon milk
17 - 1 tablespoon coarse sugar

# Directions:

01 - Whisk together flour, salt, and sugar in a large bowl. Add cold butter and cut in with a pastry blender or fingertips until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add ice water, stirring just until dough comes together. Divide dough in half, shape into disks, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
02 - Peel, core, and slice apples 1/4-inch thick. In a large bowl, toss apples with both sugars, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, flour, and lemon juice until evenly coated. Set aside.
03 - Preheat oven to 400°F. On a lightly floured surface, roll out one dough disk to fit a 9-inch pie dish. Gently fit crust into pie dish. Fill with apple mixture, mounding slightly in the center. Dot with butter pieces. Roll out second dough disk and place over filling. Trim excess dough, seal and crimp edges. Cut a few slits in the top for steam to escape.
04 - Whisk egg and milk together. Brush mixture over top crust and sprinkle with coarse sugar if desired. Bake pie on lower rack for 45–55 minutes, until crust is golden and filling is bubbling. If edges brown too quickly, cover with foil.
05 - Let pie cool on a wire rack for at least 2 hours before slicing to allow filling to set. Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally with vanilla ice cream.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • A flaky, buttery double crust that melts in your mouth
  • Perfectly spiced apple filling with cinnamon and nutmeg
  • The ideal balance of sweet and tart from mixed apple varieties
  • A stunning golden presentation that impresses every time
  • Versatile enough for any occasion from casual to elegant
02 -
  • Use a mix of apple varieties for the best flavor and texture balance
  • The lemon juice prevents browning and adds brightness to the filling
  • Dotting butter on top of the filling creates extra richness and helps thicken the juices
  • Letting the pie cool for at least 2 hours allows the filling to set properly for clean slices
  • Shield the edges with foil if they brown too quickly during baking
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