Winter apple pie

Winter Apple Pie

Introduction

Winter Apple Pie is a warm, comforting dessert perfect for cold days. Filled with tender apples, cozy spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, and wrapped in a flaky golden crust, this classic pie brings the comforting flavors of winter to your table. The sweet apple filling becomes soft and fragrant as it bakes, making every slice rich, warm, and satisfying. Serve it fresh from the oven with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for the perfect seasonal treat.

Ingredients

For the Pie Crust

• 2½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
• 6–8 tablespoons ice water

For the Apple Filling

• 6 cups apples, peeled, cored, and sliced (about 6 medium apples)
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon butter (for topping)

For the Egg Wash

• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon milk

Instructions