Heirloom Apple & Spice Pie

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-05 · Updated 2026-04-05

A classic, old-fashioned apple pie featuring a flaky crust and a spiced filling made with heirloom apples, evoking the warmth of a century-old tradition. This american-inspired desserts ready in about 120 minutes layers all-purpose flour, (2 sticks), cold, cubed unsalted butter, ice water into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 8, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup (2 sticks), cold, cubed unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup ice water
• 6 cups, peeled and sliced 1/4-inch thick tart apples
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1, beaten egg
• 1 tbsp milk

Instructions

1. Step 1: For the crust: In a large bowl, combine 2 cups all-purpose flour and 1/4 tsp salt. Cut in 1 cup (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, cubed, using a pastry cutter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add 1/2 cup ice water, stirring with a fork until the dough comes together. Divide into two disks, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
2. Step 2: Preheat oven to 375°F. Roll out one disk of dough to fit a 9-inch pie dish. Place the dough in the dish and trim the edges. Roll out the second disk for the top crust.
3. Step 3: In a large bowl, toss 6 cups sliced tart apples with 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 2 tbsp all-purpose flour, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg, and 1/4 tsp salt until evenly coated.
4. Step 4: Pour the apple mixture into the pie crust. Cover with the top crust, crimp the edges, and cut slits in the top. Brush with 1 beaten egg mixed with 1 tbsp milk.
5. Step 5: Bake for 50-60 minutes, until the crust is golden and the filling is bubbling around the edges. Let cool for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the filling to set.