Grandma's Old Fashioned Apple Pie Recipe

An old-fashioned apple pie recipe that grandmother used to make. It's been in the family for generations. It's the best apple pie we've ever had, and I hope you and your family will enjoy it too!

Yields1 Serving
Prep Time15 minsCook Time35 minsTotal Time50 mins
Directions in 8 Easy Steps
1

1 - Combine the 2 1/2 cups of flour, 1 teaspoon of sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon and 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg in a large bowl.

2 - Put the 3/4 cup of butter cut in chunks into the large bowl, then mix with with either a pastry blender or a fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in enough water with a fork until chunks of flour mixture is slightly moist and wet.

3 - Divide the dough in half then shape each half into a ball. Flatten it slightly. Wrap each ball of dough in a plastic food wrap then place in refrigerator for around 32 minutes.

34- Heat oven to 405°F.

5 - Roll out one ball of dough on a lightly floured surface into a 12-inch circle. Fold into quarters. Place dough into an ungreased 9-inch pie plate; unfold the dough, and press firmly against the bottom and sides. Trim the crust to 1/2 inch from the edge of the pie plate then set aside.

6 - Combine all filling ingredients except the apples, 1 tablespoon of butter and 1 teaspoon of sugar in a bowl. Add apples enth toss lightly to coat. Spoon apple mixture into prepared pie crust.

7 - Roll the remaining ball of dough into 12-inch circle. Fold into quarters. Place dough over filling then unfold. Trim, seal and crimp the edges. Cut 5 or 6 large slits into the crust. Brush with a melted 1 tablespoon of butter; sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon of sugar (optional). Use a 2-inch strip of aluminum foil to cover the edge of the pie crust.

8 - Bake for 35-40 minutes then remove foil. Continue baking for 15-20 minutes or until the crust is lightly browned and juice begins to bubble through the crust slits. Cool pie for 30 minutes and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
Calories 500
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20g31%
Cholesterol 45mg15%
Sodium 300mg13%
Total Carbohydrate 65g22%
Protein 4.5g9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

INGREDIENTS

Pie Crust
 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
 ½ tsp salt
 1 tsp sugar
 ½ tsp cinnamon
 ¼ tsp nutmeg
 8 tsp water (cold)
 ¾ cup butter (cut in chunks)
Apple Pie Filling
 ¼ cup brown sugar (packed firmly)
 ½ cup sugar
 ¼ cup all-purpose flour
 6 cups medium-sized cooking apples (peeled, sliced and cored)
 ½ tsp cinnamon
 ½ tsp nutmeg
 1 tsp Butter
 1 tsp sugar

Ingredients

Pie Crust
 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
 ½ tsp salt
 1 tsp sugar
 ½ tsp cinnamon
 ¼ tsp nutmeg
 8 tsp water (cold)
 ¾ cup butter (cut in chunks)
Apple Pie Filling
 ¼ cup brown sugar (packed firmly)
 ½ cup sugar
 ¼ cup all-purpose flour
 6 cups medium-sized cooking apples (peeled, sliced and cored)
 ½ tsp cinnamon
 ½ tsp nutmeg
 1 tsp Butter
 1 tsp sugar

Directions

Directions in 8 Easy Steps
1

1 - Combine the 2 1/2 cups of flour, 1 teaspoon of sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon and 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg in a large bowl.

2 - Put the 3/4 cup of butter cut in chunks into the large bowl, then mix with with either a pastry blender or a fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in enough water with a fork until chunks of flour mixture is slightly moist and wet.

3 - Divide the dough in half then shape each half into a ball. Flatten it slightly. Wrap each ball of dough in a plastic food wrap then place in refrigerator for around 32 minutes.

34- Heat oven to 405°F.

5 - Roll out one ball of dough on a lightly floured surface into a 12-inch circle. Fold into quarters. Place dough into an ungreased 9-inch pie plate; unfold the dough, and press firmly against the bottom and sides. Trim the crust to 1/2 inch from the edge of the pie plate then set aside.

6 - Combine all filling ingredients except the apples, 1 tablespoon of butter and 1 teaspoon of sugar in a bowl. Add apples enth toss lightly to coat. Spoon apple mixture into prepared pie crust.

7 - Roll the remaining ball of dough into 12-inch circle. Fold into quarters. Place dough over filling then unfold. Trim, seal and crimp the edges. Cut 5 or 6 large slits into the crust. Brush with a melted 1 tablespoon of butter; sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon of sugar (optional). Use a 2-inch strip of aluminum foil to cover the edge of the pie crust.

8 - Bake for 35-40 minutes then remove foil. Continue baking for 15-20 minutes or until the crust is lightly browned and juice begins to bubble through the crust slits. Cool pie for 30 minutes and serve.

Old Fashioned Apple Pie