Simple Apple Pie

1Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).

2In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour (2½ cups) and salt (1 teaspoon) for the pie crust. Add the cold cubed butter and use a pastry cutter or your hands to cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.

3Gradually add the ice water (¼ cup), one tablespoon at a time, and mix until the dough comes together. Divide the dough in half and shape each half into a disk. Wrap them in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

4In another bowl, combine the thinly sliced apples (6 cups), granulated sugar (¾ cup), all-purpose flour (2½ cups), cinnamon (1 teaspoon), salt (1 teaspoon), and lemon juice (1 tablespoon) for the apple filling. Toss until the apples (6 cups) are evenly coated.

5On a lightly floured surface, roll out one of the chilled dough disks to fit a 9-inch (23 cm) pie dish. Transfer the rolled-out dough to the pie dish and gently press it against the bottom and sides.

6Pour the apple filling into the pie crust, spreading it evenly.

7Roll out the second chilled dough disk and cut it into strips for a lattice crust or place it as a whole on top of the pie as a full crust. Press the edges to seal the pie.

8Brush the top crust with milk (1 tablespoon) and sprinkle granulated sugar (¾ cup) over it.

9Place the pie on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.

10Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool for at least 1 hour before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy!