American Apple Pie with Cinnamon Crust

Ingredients

• 2 cups flour, sifted
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 6 tablespoons ice water

• 6 cups apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
• 3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed

Method

1. 01
   In a large bowl, sift together the flour, salt, and ground cinnamon for the crust.
2. 02
   Add the cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. 03
   Gradually add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough just comes together. Divide the dough in half, shape into discs, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
4. 04
   Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, flour, and lemon juice. Toss to coat the apples evenly.
5. 05
   Roll out one dough disc on a floured surface to fit your pie pan. Place the rolled dough into the pan, allowing excess to hang over the edge.
6. 06
   Fill the crust with the apple mixture, mounding it slightly in the center.
7. 07
   Roll out the second dough disc and place it over the apples. Trim excess dough, fold under the edges, and crimp to seal. Cut slits in the top to allow steam to escape.
8. 08
   Place the pie on a baking sheet and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the apples are tender.
9. 09
   Let the pie cool on a wire rack for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the filling to set.