🍏 Granny’s Apple Pie: A Slice for Alzheimer’s Research

Baking in memory, serving with love. Every slice supports the fight against Alzheimer’s.
Makes 1 pie (8 slices)

🧁 Ingredients:

For the Pie Crust (or use store-bought if you prefer):

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

• 1 tsp salt

• 1 tsp sugar

• 1 cup cold unsalted butter (cut into small cubes)

• 6–8 tbsp ice water

For the Filling:

• 6 cups peeled and sliced Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples

• 2/3 cup granulated sugar

• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour

• 1 tsp ground cinnamon

• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• 1 tbsp butter (to dot on top before baking)

Optional Topping:

• 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

• Coarse sugar, for sprinkling

🥣 Instructions:

1. Make the crust:
   In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, and sugar. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add ice water, 1 tbsp at a time, just until the dough comes together. Divide into two discs, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least 1 hour.

2. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

3. Prepare the filling:
   In a large bowl, toss sliced apples with sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice.

4. Roll out the dough:
   Roll one disc into a 12-inch circle and place it in a 9-inch pie pan. Add the apple filling and dot with small pieces of butter.

5. Top the pie:
   Roll out the second disc and cover the pie with a lattice or full crust. Seal the edges, crimp, and cut slits if using a full top. Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with coarse sugar if desired.

6. Bake for 50–60 minutes, until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.

7. Cool on a wire rack. Serve warm or chilled—with vanilla ice cream if you want that cozy touch.

💜 Why It Matters:

This isn’t just pie, it’s a memory. Granny’s Apple Pie is our tribute to the grandmothers, grandfathers, and loved ones impacted by Alzheimer’s. Every bake sale, every shared slice, every donation helps fund critical research and support for families.