Cinnamon Apple Pie Recipe with a Double Butter Crust

Name: Cinnamon Apple Pie Recipe with a Double Butter Crust
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 215 min
Yield: 8 slices
Cuisine: International
Ingredients: 300 g all-purpose flour; 170 g cold butter; 0.5 tsp salt; 90 ml cold water; 6 whole apples; 180 g sugar; 1 tsp ground cinnamon; 2 tbsp cornstarch; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1 whole egg for brushing

A simple butter pastry encloses sliced apples tossed with sugar and cinnamon.

By Savva LoginovUpdated October 2, 2026

Total 3 hr 35 minMakes 8 slices

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A simple butter pastry encloses sliced apples tossed with sugar and cinnamon. Chill the dough before rolling so the fat stays firm, then cut vents in the top crust for steam. The original page mixes eggs and melted butter into the fruit and names an unclear packet of potato crumbs; this version uses a conventional measured thickener and a coherent two-crust dough. Rub cold butter into flour and salt; add cold water just until dough holds. Divide into two disks and chill 30 minutes. Peel, core and slice apples; toss with sugar, cinnamon, cornstarch and lemon juice. Heat oven to 200°C (390°F). Roll base into a 23 cm pie dish, add filling and cover with top crust; crimp and cut vents.

Cinnamon Apple Pie Recipe with a Double Butter Crust

How to tell when it is ready

Crust golden and juices bubbling through vents.

Tips

Use cold butter and cold water for pastry.
Cut apples to even slices.
Vent the top crust for steam.
Cool well to set the filling.

Troubleshooting

If crust browns too quickly, shield edges with foil.
If filling runs, allow more cooling time.

Substitutions

Use a comparable tart baking apple.
Use potato starch instead of cornstarch as a measured thickener.

Variations

Add a pinch of ground nutmeg.
Use a mix of sweet and tart apples.

Serving suggestions

Serve a slightly warm slice.
Add vanilla ice cream.
Offer with unsweetened cream.
Pair with black tea.

Make ahead

Prepare the measured ingredients in advance. Keep covered in refrigerator up to 3 days.

Storage

Keep covered in refrigerator up to 3 days.

Food safety

Bake until apple filling bubbles and cool before storing.

Frequently asked questions

What happened to the potato crumbs?

The source term is unclear; this version uses measured cornstarch to thicken apples.

How should I store cinnamon apple pie with butter crust?

Keep covered in refrigerator up to 3 days.

Serve a slightly warm slice. Keep covered in refrigerator up to 3 days.

About the author

Savva Loginov

Savva Loginov writes about traditional Ukrainian cooking, including regional dishes, heritage baking and the customs behind familiar recipes. His English guides explain each dish’s context alongside clear, practical cooking instructions.

Cinnamon Apple Pie Recipe with a Double Butter Crust