Apple Pie with Egg Wash Recipe
Discover how to make a classic apple pie with a golden, crispy crust by following this simple recipe. The egg wash adds a beautiful shine and color to the pie.
Equipment
- 1 Rolling Pin For rolling out the pie crust
- 1 Pie dish For baking the apple pie
- 1 Pastry brush For applying the egg wash
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Unsalted butter Chilled and diced
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 6-8 tbsp Ice water
- 6 Apples Peeled, cored, and sliced
- 3/4 cup Granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp All-purpose flour
- 1 tsp Ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp Ground nutmeg
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice
- 1 Egg Beaten
- 1 tbsp Milk
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine flour and salt. Add butter and mix until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add ice water, mixing just until dough holds together. Divide in half, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a large bowl, toss apple slices with sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice.
- Roll out one half of the dough to fit a 9-inch pie dish. Place crust in pie dish and fill with apple mixture.
- Roll out the second half of the dough and place over the filling. Seal and flute the edges, and cut slits for steam to escape.
- Mix the beaten egg with milk and brush over the top crust.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Reduce temperature to 350°F (175°C) and continue baking for 30 to 45 minutes, or until apples are soft and crust is golden brown.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, try using a mix of tart and sweet apples. You can also sprinkle some sugar on top of the egg wash for extra sweetness.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 3gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 25000IUVitamin C: 4.1mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 0.2mg
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