Ingredients
Equipment
Instructions
- Make the Pie Crust: In a large bowl, whisk together 3 cups flour, 2 tbsp granulated sugar, and salt. Cut in 1 cup of cold, cubed butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Drizzle in 6 tbsp of ice water, tossing with a fork until dough comes together. Add more water, 1 tsp at a time, if needed.
- Press Crust into Pan: Divide dough, two-thirds for the bottom and one-third for the top. Press the larger portion evenly into the bottom and up the sides of a 10x15-inch jelly roll pan. Chill in the refrigerator.
- Prepare Apple Filling: In a very large bowl, toss sliced apples with lemon juice. In a separate bowl, whisk 3/4 cup brown sugar, 3 tbsp flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice. Sprinkle over apples and toss to coat. Drizzle with 2 tbsp melted butter and toss again.
- Assemble Pie: Pour the apple filling into the chilled crust and spread evenly. Crumble the remaining one-third of dough over the top of the filling.
- Make Crumb Topping: In a medium bowl, combine 3/4 cup flour, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and 1/2 tsp cinnamon. Pour in 1/2 cup melted butter and stir with a fork until large crumbs form. Sprinkle evenly over the pie.
- Bake: Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 45-55 minutes, until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly. Cover edges with foil if they brown too quickly.
- Cool: Let the pie cool completely in the pan on a wire rack for at least 2-3 hours before slicing and serving. This allows the filling to set properly.
Notes
Choosing Apples: A mix of tart (Granny Smith) and sweet (Honeycrisp, Gala) apples provides the best flavor and texture.
Cooling is Key: Do not skip the cooling step! It is essential for the filling to set, ensuring clean slices.
Make-Ahead: This pie can be assembled (but not baked) up to one day in advance. Keep it covered in the refrigerator and add about 10 minutes to the baking time.
Cooling is Key: Do not skip the cooling step! It is essential for the filling to set, ensuring clean slices.
Make-Ahead: This pie can be assembled (but not baked) up to one day in advance. Keep it covered in the refrigerator and add about 10 minutes to the baking time.
