"Grandma's Secret: The Ultimate Apple Pie Recipe for a Slice of Homemade Heaven"

Dive into the delightful world of classic apple pie! With this recipe, you’ll treat your senses to a perfectly baked apple pie. The fruity-sweet apples meet crispy pastry, giving each bite a heavenly touch.

Round baking dish, 25 cm diameter

🥛 Ingredients for the Dough:
- 350 g all-purpose flour
- 225 g cold butter, diced
- 2 tbsp sugar
- A pinch of salt
- 30 ml cold water

🍎 Ingredients for the Filling:
- 750 g apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced (e.g., Granny Smith or Braeburn)
- 100 g sugar
- 30 g all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- Juice of a small lemon

🥚 For Brushing:
- 1 egg yolk, lightly beaten
- 1 tablespoon milk or cream

👩🏻‍🍳 **Preparation:**

1. For the Dough:
- In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, and salt. Add the diced cold butter and work it into the mixture with your fingers or a pastry cutter until crumbly.
- Gradually add cold water and knead until a dough forms. Wrap in plastic wrap and let it rest in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.

2. For the Filling:
- In a bowl, combine the thin apple slices with sugar, flour, cinnamon, and lemon juice. The mixture should be well-mixed and evenly coated.

3. Roll out the Dough and Line the Baking Dish:
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface until it’s large enough to cover the baking dish and hang over the edges. Line the baking dish with the dough and trim the excess. Prick holes in the base with a fork.

4. Fill and Cover:
- Place the apple mixture into the lined dough.
- Roll out the remaining dough and use it as a cover, for example, in a lattice pattern. Seal the edges well.

5. Bake:
- Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius. Bake the apple pie for about 45-50 minutes until the surface is golden brown and crispy.

6. Finishing:
- Take the pie out of the oven and let it cool before cutting into pieces and serving.

Enjoy this delicious classic apple pie with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or fresh whipped cream. Bon appétit! 👩🏻‍🍳