Lattice Apple Pie
A classic lattice apple pie filled with tender, caramelised apples and wrapped in buttery shortcrust pastry. Warm spices and a golden lattice topping create a cozy, rustic dessert perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 50 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
5 large apples, peeled and diced
45 g butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup white sugar (plus extra for sprinkling)
1/2 tsp vanilla
2 tbsp flour
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
800 g shortcrust pastry
1 egg, whisked
Instructions
- Add apples, butter, brown sugar, and white sugar to a saucepan. Bring to a boil.
- Cook about 10 minutes, until apples begin to soften.
- Add vanilla, sifted flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir until thickened, then remove from heat and cool.
- Preheat oven to 200°C fan bake and grease a 23 cm pie dish.
- Roll out half of the pastry and line the pie dish. Spoon in cooled apple filling.
- Roll out remaining pastry and cut into strips. Weave into a lattice top.
- Brush lattice with egg wash and sprinkle with sugar.
- Bake 30–40 minutes, placing the pie toward the bottom of the oven, until golden.
- Cool before slicing. Serve warm or cold with cream or ice cream.
Notes
Use a mix of apple varieties for deeper flavor.
Add raisins or chopped walnuts for extra texture.
Cook apples longer for richer caramelisation.
A pinch of cloves or cardamom adds warmth.
Chill filling completely to avoid a soggy bottom crust.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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