Just unearthed a treasure from my childhood! Grandma’s secret recipe

🍏 Grandma’s Secret Apple Pie Recipe
Introduction
There’s something magical about homemade apple pie, especially when it’s a recipe passed down through generations. The flaky crust, the perfectly spiced apple filling, and that comforting, familiar taste that transports you back to childhood—there’s nothing quite like it. Grandma’s secret apple pie recipe is a treasure that holds the essence of family, tradition, and love in every bite.

In this recipe, I’ll walk you through every step of the process, from making the buttery, flaky crust to preparing the deliciously spiced apple filling. Whether you’re an experienced baker or a beginner, this recipe will guide you to create a pie that’s just as good as the one your grandmother used to make.

🍽️ Ingredients
For the Pie Crust (makes a double crust):
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon sugar (optional, for a slight sweetness in the crust)

1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small cubes

¼ cup ice water (more if needed)

For the Apple Filling:
6–8 medium apples (a mix of tart and sweet apples, like Granny Smith and Honeycrisp, works best)

1 tablespoon lemon juice

¾ cup granulated sugar (adjust depending on the sweetness of your apples)

½ cup brown sugar, packed

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for a thicker filling)

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

¼ teaspoon ground ginger (optional)

Pinch of salt

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces

1 tablespoon milk (for brushing the top crust)

 

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