Classic Fresh Apple Pie with Buttery Crust 🍎🥧✨
A timeless dessert made with crisp apples and a golden, buttery crust. Simple, delicious, and perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 300 g (2 cups) flour
- 30 g (2 tbsp) sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 8 g (1 tsp) vanilla sugar
- 150 g (⅔ cup) cold butter
- 1 egg
For the Filling
- 4–5 fresh apples, peeled and sliced
- 2 tbsp sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions 👩🍳
- Prepare dough: Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and vanilla sugar. Cut in cold butter until crumbly. Add egg and knead quickly into dough. Chill 30 minutes.
- Prepare filling: Toss apple slices with sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice.
- Shape crust: Roll out dough. Place half in a pie pan. Add apple filling. Cover with remaining dough or lattice strips.
- Bake: Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 35–40 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve: Cool slightly before slicing. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Tips
- Extra flavor: Add raisins or crushed walnuts to the filling.
- Glaze: Brush top crust with beaten egg for shine.
- Serving idea: Pair with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Caption & Engagement
Caption: “Fresh Apple Pie—golden crust, juicy apples, and timeless flavor 🍎🥧✨”
- Comment prompt: “Would you add cinnamon or keep it plain?”
- Rotating closers: “Save for your next cozy dessert.” • “Tag a friend who loves apple pie.” • “Golden crust, sweet apples.”