Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Make the Crust
- Whisk together flour and salt in a large bowl.
- Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Work quickly to keep the butter cold.
- Gradually add ice water, a tablespoon at a time, mixing lightly until the dough just comes together. Don't overmix.
- Form the dough into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
Make the Filling
- In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, granulated sugar, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and lemon juice. Toss gently to coat.
Assemble and Bake
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out half of the chilled dough into a 12-inch circle. Carefully transfer to a 9-inch pie plate.
- Pour the apple filling into the pie crust. Dot with the small pieces of butter.
- Roll out the remaining dough and either place it over the filling or cut it into strips for a lattice top. Crimp the edges to seal. Cut slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape.
- Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly. If the crust starts to brown too quickly, cover the edges with aluminum foil.
- Let cool completely on a wire rack before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
For a richer flavor, use a combination of apple varieties. You can also add a tablespoon of vanilla extract to the filling. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.