Sweet American Apple Pie with Cinnamon Crust

Ingredients

• 2 cups flour, sifted
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon
• 3 cup butter, chilled and diced
• 1 cup ice water

• 6 cups apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
• 3 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg
• 2 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces

Method

1. 01
   In a large bowl, combine sifted flour, salt, sugar, and cinnamon for the crust.
2. 02
   Cut in chilled butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. 03
   Stir in ice water, a tablespoon at a time, until the dough comes together.
4. 04
   Divide the dough in half, shape into disks, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
5. 05
   Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
6. 06
   In a large bowl, toss sliced apples with sugar, flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
7. 07
   Roll out one dough disk and line a 9-inch pie pan. Fill with apple mixture and dot with butter.
8. 08
   Roll out the second dough disk and place over the filling. Seal edges and cut slits for steam.
9. 09
   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.