Apple Pie

Instructions

1. 1

   Make the pie crust

   • In a large bowl, whisk together 2.5 cups of flour, 1 tsp salt, and 1 tbsp sugar.
   • Add the cold, cubed butter. Use a pastry blender or your fingertips to cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces of butter remaining.
   • Sprinkle 6 tablespoons of ice water over the mixture. Gently mix with a fork until the dough starts to come together. Add more ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, if needed. Do not overmix.
   • Divide the dough in half, form each half into a flat disc, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
2. 2

   Prepare the apple filling

   • Peel, core, and slice the apples about 1/4-inch thick. Place them in a large bowl and toss with lemon juice to prevent browning.
   • In a separate small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp flour, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and 1/4 tsp salt.
   • Pour the sugar-spice mixture over the apples and toss gently until all the apple slices are evenly coated.
3. 3

   Assemble the pie