Easy Homemade Apple Pie Recipe: Flaky Crust & Sweet Filling

In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and 80g of granulated sugar. Add the cold, cubed unsalted butter and cut it in with your fingertips or a pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Incorporate the large egg and mix until a soft dough forms.

Divide the dough into two discs, wrap each in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Once chilled, roll out one disc on a lightly floured surface to fit your pie dish. Carefully transfer the rolled dough into the pie dish.

In a pan, melt 30g of unsalted butter. Add the peeled, cored, and sliced apples, along with 100g of granulated sugar and a pinch of ground cinnamon. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the apples are slightly softened but still hold their shape, about 5-7 minutes.

Pour the prepared apple filling into the pie crust set in the dish. Roll out the second dough disc for the top crust. You can create a full top crust with vent slits or a decorative lattice design. Carefully place it over the filling and crimp the edges of both crusts together to seal.

Preheat your oven to 180 degrees Celsius (350°F). Bake the pie for 30 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly. If the edges start to brown too quickly, you can cover them with aluminum foil. Let the pie cool completely on a wire rack before slicing and serving.