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flaky buttery crust sweet cinnamon
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spiced apples that perfect slice of
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homemade apple pie nothing beats it
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let's get straight to it and don't
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forget a pinch of salt in the crust
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makes all the difference start with the
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crust 2 and 1/2 cups of flour a teaspoon
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of salt a tablespoon of sugar mix it up
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Pro tip sift the flour for a lighter
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crust now cut in a cup of cold butter
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yes cold is key until you get little
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pea-sized crumbs tip use a pastry cutter
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for best results slowly add 6
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tablespoons of ice water one tspoon at a
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time mixing just until it holds together
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don't over mix to keep the crust tender
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wrap it up chill it done chilling helps
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the dough relax and makes it easier to
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roll out now the filling grab six to
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seven apples Granny Smith honey crisp or
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a mix peel cor slice toss with half a
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cup of sugar 1/4 cup of brown sugar a
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teaspoon of cinnamon a pinch of nutmeg a
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tablespoon of lemon juice and 2
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tablespoons of flour that's your perfect
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balance of sweet tart and spice tip let
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the apple slices soak in lemon juice for
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a few minutes to prevent Browning and
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enhance flavor trick add a pinch of salt
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to bring out the sweetness of the apples
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even more roll out half your dough make
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sure it's evenly thick fit it into a pie
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dish gently pressing to avoid tearing
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pour in the apples and spread them out
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evenly dot with butter because why not
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it adds richness roll out the second
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half lay it on top crimp the edges and
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make sure they're sealed cut a few vents
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to let the steam Escape or Go Fancy with
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a lattice totally up to you brush with
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egg wash for that Golden Glow and a bit
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of crunch bake at 425° F for 15 minutes
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then drop to 350° for another 40 to 45
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minutes your kitchen will smell amazing
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for an extra crispy crust brush it with
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a beaten egg before baking let it cool
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if you can wait slice it up up and serve
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with vanilla ice cream a Sprinkle of
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cinnamon on top adds a delightful touch
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that's it classic American apple pie
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simple nostalgic and absolutely
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delicious for an extra touch serve it
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warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream
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or a dollop of whipped cream enjoy
