Sweet American Apple Pie with Cinnamon Crust

Ingredients

Instructions

1. 1 In a large bowl, combine sifted flour, salt, sugar, and cinnamon for the crust.
2. 2 Cut in chilled butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. 3 Stir in ice water, a tablespoon at a time, until the dough comes together.
4. 4 Divide the dough in half, shape into disks, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
5. 5 Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
6. 6 In a large bowl, toss sliced apples with sugar, flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
7. 7 Roll out one dough disk and line a 9-inch pie pan. Fill with apple mixture and dot with butter.
8. 8 Roll out the second dough disk and place over the filling. Seal edges and cut slits for steam.
9. 9 Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, then reduce temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake for an additional 45 minutes.
10. 10 Let the pie cool completely before serving.