Step 1: Prepare the Pie Dough

1. In a large bowl combine flour, sugar, and salt.
2. Add cold butter and mix with your fingers or pastry cutter until it looks like coarse crumbs.
3. Add ice water one tablespoon at a time until dough forms.
4. Divide dough into two balls, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Step 2: Prepare the Apple Filling

1. Peel, core, and slice the apples.
2. In a bowl mix:
   • apples
   • sugar
   • brown sugar
   • cinnamon
   • nutmeg
   • flour
   • lemon juice
   • vanilla
3. Toss everything until apples are well coated.

Step 3: Roll the Bottom Crust

1. Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F).
2. Roll out one dough ball on a floured surface.
3. Place it into a 9-inch pie dish and press gently into the bottom.

Step 4: Add the Filling

1. Pour the apple mixture into the crust.
2. Dot the filling with small pieces of butter.

Step 5: Add the Top Crust

1. Roll out the second dough.
2. Place over the pie or create a lattice pattern.
3. Trim and crimp the edges.

Optional:
Brush with egg wash and sprinkle sugar for a golden crust.

Step 6: Bake

1. Bake for 45–55 minutes until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.

🍨 Serving Suggestions

Serve warm with:

• Vanilla ice cream 🍦
• Whipped cream
• Caramel sauce

✅ Baker’s Tip:
Use a mix of sweet and tart apples (like Granny Smith + Honeycrisp) for the best flavor.

If you want, I can also give you:
🍏 Grandma’s 100-year-old apple pie recipe
🔥 5-minute apple pie filling trick used by bakeries
🥧 The easiest apple pie with only 5 ingredients.