Apple Pie

Prepare the Crust In a large bowl, mix together the flour and salt for the crust. Add the cold butter and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Chill the Dough Gradually add the ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing with a fork after each addition. Continue mixing until the dough comes together and can be formed into a ball. Divide the dough in half and flatten each half into a disk. Wrap the disks in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Preheat the Oven Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Make the Filling In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, granulated sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice for the filling. Toss until the apples are evenly coated.

Roll Out the Crust Remove one of the dough disks from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes to soften slightly. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to fit a 9-inch (23cm) pie dish. Transfer the rolled-out dough to the pie dish and gently press it into the bottom and sides.

Fill the Crust Pour the apple filling into the pie crust, spreading it out evenly.

Prepare the Topping In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, rolled oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt for the topping. Add the cold butter and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to cut the butter into the dry mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.

Add the Topping Sprinkle the topping evenly over the apple filling.

Bake the Pie Place the pie on a baking sheet and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly. If the crust starts to brown too quickly, cover it loosely with aluminum foil.

Cool and Serve Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature.