Apple pie that melts in your mouth!!!

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Here’s a detailed, unique guide on making the «Apple Pie That Melts in Your Mouth!!!»—crafted to be soft, flavorful, and irresistibly tender:

Apple Pie That Melts in Your Mouth!!!

Few desserts capture the heart like a perfectly baked apple pie. But this isn’t just any apple pie—it’s one that literally melts in your mouth, leaving you with layers of tender, buttery crust and luscious, cinnamon-kissed apples that feel like a hug in every bite. Here’s how to create this unforgettable treat from scratch.

Ingredients

For the crust:

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
½ cup granulated sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
6–8 tablespoons ice water

For the filling:

6–7 medium apples (a mix of Granny Smith and Honeycrisp works best)
¾ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup brown sugar, packed
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces

For finishing:

1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
1 tablespoon sugar (for sprinkling)

Step-by-Step Method

1. Prepare the Melt-in-Your-Mouth Crust

Combine dry ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, and salt.
Cut in the butter: Add the cold, cubed butter and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to blend it into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Add ice water: Sprinkle ice water one tablespoon at a time, mixing gently until the dough just comes together. Avoid overworking it—it should remain flaky.
Chill the dough: Divide the dough into two discs, wrap each in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. This ensures a tender, melt-in-your-mouth crust.

2. Make the Luscious Apple Filling

Prep the apples: Peel, core, and slice the apples into ¼-inch thick pieces.
Mix the filling: In a large bowl, combine the apples, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, flour, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Toss gently until the apples are evenly coated. The flour will help thicken the juices as the pie bakes.