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Brown Butter Apple Pie Recipe

Brown Butter Apple Pie Recipe
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A delightful Brown Butter Apple Pie featuring a flaky homemade crust, tender apple filling infused with warm spices and nutty browned butter, and a beautiful lattice top crust brushed with egg wash and sprinkled with coarse sugar for a perfect golden finish.

Ingredients

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For the crust:

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 6 tbsp ice water

For the filling:

  • 6 apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, browned
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch

For the topping:

  • 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
  • 1 tbsp coarse sugar

Instructions

  1. Make the crust: In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in the cold, cubed butter using a pastry cutter or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add the ice water, mixing until the dough comes together. Divide the dough into two disks, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
  2. Brown the butter: Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir frequently until it turns golden brown and develops a nutty aroma. Remove from the heat and let it cool slightly to room temperature.
  3. Make the filling: In a large bowl, toss the sliced apples with the browned butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cornstarch until evenly coated.
  4. Assemble the pie: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out one dough disk on a floured surface to fit a 9-inch pie pan. Transfer the dough to the pan and press it gently into place. Pour the apple filling into the crust.
  5. Create the lattice topping: Roll out the second dough disk and slice it into even strips. Arrange the strips over the pie in a lattice pattern. Brush the lattice with the beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse sugar to add sparkle and crunch.
  6. Bake the pie: Place the pie on the middle rack of the preheated oven and bake for 50 to 55 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely before slicing to let the filling set. Enjoy your pie!

Notes

  • Use tart apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for a balanced sweet-tart flavor.
  • Ensure the butter for the crust is very cold to achieve a flaky texture.
  • Chilling the dough before assembling helps prevent shrinking while baking.
  • You can prepare the filling one day ahead and refrigerate to save time.
  • Let the pie cool fully before slicing to avoid the filling running.
  • Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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