The BEST Apple Pie Recipe

Summary by Krater

John Kanell demonstrates how to make a classic apple pie from scratch, covering pie crust preparation, apple filling reduction, lattice crust weaving, and baking.

From the video

Answers: How do you make an apple pie from scratch?

• apple pie filling
• pie crust preparation
• lattice pie crust
• apple pie baking

Ingredients

• 300 g all-purpose flour
• 50 g sugar
• 1/4 tsp kosher salt
• 226 g unsalted butter
• 15 mL ice water
• 2 tbsp vodka
• 3 lbs apples
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1/2 lemon lemon zest
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 56 g unsalted butter
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• null nutmeg
• 1 tbsp corn starch
• 1 egg
• 1 tbsp cream
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon

What it concludes

• Reducing the apple filling and separating the juices before adding them back prevents a runny pie and concentrates the flavor.
• Tent the pie crust with tin foil during the first part of baking to protect the edges while the center cooks.
• Baking at 400F for about 30 minutes until golden brown in the center achieves the perfect texture and appearance.