Classic Apple Pie

Ingredients

• 5 medium Sour apples (Such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
• 0.33 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.25 teaspoon Grated nutmeg
• 0.125 teaspoon Salt
• 1 tablespoon Butter (Unsalted, cut into small pieces)
• 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
• 0.25 teaspoon Lemon rind (Grated)
• 2 sheets Pie crust (Store-bought or homemade, enough for a double-crust pie)

Instructions

1. 1Line a 9-inch pie plate with one sheet of pie crust. Trim and crimp the edges. Refrigerate while preparing the filling.
2. 2Pare, core, and cut the apples into eighths. Arrange a row of apple slices around the plate, about one-half inch from the edge, and work towards the center until the plate is covered. Pile the remaining apple slices on top.
3. 3In a small bowl, mix together the sugar, nutmeg, salt, lemon juice, and grated lemon rind. Sprinkle the mixture evenly over the apples. Dot the top of the apples with the butter pieces.
4. 4Wet the edges of the bottom crust with water. Cover with the top crust, trim, and crimp the edges to seal. Cut slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape. Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 40-45 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
5. 5Let the pie cool slightly on a wire rack before serving. This allows the filling to set. Serve warm or at room temperature.