Over time, apple pie became strongly associated with the United States, leading to the famous saying:
“As American as apple pie.”
Today, it is enjoyed worldwide with many regional variations.
🛒 Ingredients
🥧 For the Pie Crust (Homemade Double Crust)
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar
1 cup (225g) cold unsalted butter, cubed
6–8 tablespoons ice water
🍏 For the Apple Filling
6–8 medium apples (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Fuji)
¾ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour or cornstarch
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
1 tablespoon lemon juice
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