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Labor Day Apple Pie Classic

Labor Day Apple Pie Classic: 5 Heartwarming Tips to Delight

A traditional apple pie perfect for Labor Day celebrations.

  • Total Time: 2 hours
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, chilled and diced
  • 6 to 8 tablespoons ice water
  • 6 to 8 apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons butter

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix flour, salt, and sugar.
  3. Add butter and mix until crumbly.
  4. Stir in ice water, a tablespoon at a time, until dough forms.
  5. Divide dough in half, shape into disks, and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.
  6. Roll out one disk for the bottom crust and place in a pie pan.
  7. In another bowl, combine apples, sugar, flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  8. Spoon apple mixture into the crust and dot with butter.
  9. Roll out the second disk and place over the filling, sealing edges.
  10. Cut slits in the top crust for steam to escape.
  11. Bake for 15 minutes in the preheated oven.
  12. Reduce temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake for an additional 35 to 45 minutes.
  13. Cool before serving.

Notes

  • Use a mix of sweet and tart apples for best flavor.
  • Serve with vanilla ice cream for a treat.
  • Author: Janet D. Evans
  • Prep Time: 60 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: Labor Day, Apple Pie, Classic Pie, Dessert