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by Amber Bowie September 08, 2023
You've taken the kids apple picking and now you have an abundance of apples? Try this classic apple pie recipe for those sweet honeycrisp and granny smith apples!
For the Pie Crust:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 6-8 tablespoons ice water
For the Filling:
- 6-7 medium-sized apples (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or a mix), peeled, cored, and sliced
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Assembly:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon milk (for egg wash)
- Granulated sugar (for sprinkling)
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by Amber Bowie June 26, 2025
Need a new book to read this summer? This July reading list features fun, easy-to-read picks by Black women and diverse authors - perfect for moms to enjoy at the beach, the pool, or during nap time.
by Amber Bowie June 24, 2025
Wondering what to pack in your summer mom bag? Here’s a peek inside mine - from sunscreen and hydration hacks to my go-to comfy tees for chasing kids around all day.
by Amber Bowie June 21, 2025
AMC’s Summer Movie Camp is back for 2025! Take the kids to the movies this summer for just $3–$5 per ticket - with fun family favorites playing every week.
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