Easy Apple Pie Recipe for One Person

Apple pie is a delicious and classic dessert, but it can be time-consuming to make a large pie. This recipe is perfect for those who want to enjoy a slice of apple pie without having to bake a whole pie.

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces
• 1/4 cup ice water
• 2 large apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt.
3. Add the butter and use your fingers to work it into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Add the ice water and mix until the dough just comes together.
5. Form the dough into a ball, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
6. While the dough is chilling, prepare the filling. In a large bowl, combine the apples, lemon juice, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Toss to coat.
7. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to a 12-inch circle.
8. Transfer the dough to a 9-inch pie plate and trim the edges.
9. Pour the apple filling into the pie crust.
10. Dot the filling with the melted butter.
11. Fold the edges of the dough over the filling and crimp to seal.
12. Bake the pie for 30-35 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
13. Let the pie cool for at least 1 hour before serving.

FAQ

Q: What if don’t have any all-purpose flour?

You can use whole wheat flour or gluten-free flour in place of all-purpose flour.

Q: What if don’t have any butter?

You can use shortening or vegetable oil in place of butter.

Q: What if don’t have any apples?

You can use any type of fruit in place of apples, such as pears, peaches, or plums.

Q: What if don’t have any lemon juice?

You can use apple cider vinegar or white vinegar in place of lemon juice.

Q: What if don’t have any granulated sugar?

You can use brown sugar or honey in place of granulated sugar.

Q: What if don’t have any packed light brown sugar?

You can use dark brown sugar or molasses in place of packed light brown sugar.

Q: What if don’t have any cinnamon?

You can omit the cinnamon or use another spice, such as nutmeg or cardamom.

Q: What if don’t have any nutmeg?

You can omit the nutmeg