Classic Illinois Apple Pie

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Pie

Ingredients: 13

A timeless favorite, this classic Illinois Apple Pie is a comforting and delicious dessert that is sure to delight your taste buds. Enjoy the perfect balance of sweet apples, warm spices, and flaky crust in every bite.

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup Crisco shortening
1 cup ice water
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 white sugar
1 brown sugar
6 tart apples, peeled & sliced
1 nutmeg
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • For the crust

    1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
    2. In a mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour and salt.
    3. Using a pastry blender or 2 knives, cut in Crisco shortening until the mixture is uniform.
    4. Add ice water and toss lightly with a fork until the dough forms a ball.
    5. Divide the dough into 2 parts.
    6. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the bottom crust into a circle 1/8 inch thick and about 1 1/2 inches larger than the inverted 9-inch pie plate.
    7. Gently ease the dough into the pie plate, being careful not to stretch it.
    8. Trim the edges evenly with the pie plate.

  • For the apple filling

    1. In a mixing bowl, combine the peeled and sliced tart apples, white sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, lemon juice, salt, nutmeg, and butter. Stir until well mixed.
    2. Spoon the apple filling into the unbaked pie shell.
    3. Use the remaining half of the dough to roll out the top crust following the same instructions as for the bottom crust.
    4. Carefully lift the top crust onto the filled pie.
    5. Trim the dough to 1/2 inch beyond the edge of the pie plate.
    6. Fold the top edge under the bottom crust and flute the edges as desired.
    7. Create slits or a design in the top crust to allow steam to escape.
    8. Brush the top crust with milk and sprinkle with white sugar.
    9. Bake at 450 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 minutes.
    10. Reduce the heat to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and bake for an additional 25 to 30 minutes or until the crust is golden brown.
    11. Allow the pie to cool before serving.

Aug 01, 2024