Apple Pie

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 cup unsalted butter - chilled and cubed
• 6-8 tablespoons ice water
• 6 cups apples - peeled and sliced (e.g. Granny Smith Honeycrisp)
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon butter - diced

Instructions

• In a bowl - mix flour - salt - and sugar.
• Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
• Stir in ice water - mix until dough forms.
• Divide dough in half - shape into discs - wrap in plastic - and refrigerate for 1 hour.
• Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
• In a large bowl - combine sliced apples - sugar - flour - cinnamon - nutmeg - and lemon juice.
• Roll out one dough disc and place it in a pie dish.
• Fill with apple mixture - dot with butter.
• Roll out the second dough disc - place over filling - sealing edges. Cut slits in the top for steam to escape.
• Bake for 45-50 minutes or until crust is golden and apples are tender.