French Apple Pie Recipe | Pie Recipes in English

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups (195 grams) all purpose flour
• 1/4 cup (50 grams) granulated white sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup (113 grams) room temperature unsalted butter
• 1 large egg
• 6 medium-sized apples (2 pounds) (900 grams) (Granny Smith or other firm textured apple)
• 3 tablespoons (40 grams) unsalted butter, divided
• 1/4 – 1/2 cup (50 – 100 grams) granulated white sugar, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, divided
• 1/2 cup (120 ml) apricot preserves
• 1 tablespoon Cognac, Calvados, Rum or Water