Here’s a simple Rustic Apple Pie recipe—no fancy crust needed, just buttery pastry wrapped around sweet, cinnamon-spiced apples. 🍎🥧
Ingredients
For the crust
- 1¼ cups All-Purpose Flour
- ½ tsp Salt
- ½ cup (1 stick) cold Butter, cubed
- 3–4 tbsp ice-cold Water
For the filling
- 4–5 medium Apple (peeled, cored, sliced)
- ¼ cup Sugar
- 1 tsp Cinnamon
- ¼ tsp Nutmeg (optional)
- 1 tsp Lemon Juice
- 1 tbsp Flour (to thicken)
Optional topping
- 1 tbsp Sugar for sprinkling
- 1 tbsp Butter, cut into small pieces
Instructions
1. Make the crust
- In a bowl, combine flour and salt.
- Cut in the cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add ice water 1 tbsp at a time until dough comes together.
- Form a disc, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
2. Prepare the filling
- In a large bowl, toss sliced apples with sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and flour.
3. Assemble the pie
- Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F).
- Roll out the dough into a roughly 10-inch circle.
- Place apple mixture in the center, leaving a 2-inch border.
- Fold the edges over the apples, leaving the center exposed.
- Dot the top with butter and sprinkle with sugar.
4. Bake
Bake for 35–40 minutes until the crust is golden and apples are tender.
5. Cool and serve
Let the pie cool for 10–15 minutes. Serve warm with Vanilla Ice Cream or Whipped Cream.
Tips for a Perfect Rustic Pie
- Use a mix of sweet and tart apples, like Granny Smith and Honeycrisp.
- Chill the dough before baking to keep it flaky.
- Don’t worry about perfect edges—rustic pies look charming with uneven folds.
⭐ Variations
- Add a handful of Raisins or Chopped Nuts to the filling.
- Brush edges with Milk or egg wash for extra golden crust.
- Make mini pies using the same method for individual servings.
If you want, I can also share:
- 5-ingredient quick rustic apple tart
- Gluten-free rustic apple pie recipe
- Caramel apple rustic pie version.