Classical American Apple Pie

 
Ingredients:

1. 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2. 1 tsp salt
3. 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
4. 1/4 cup ice-cold water
5. 6-8 medium-sized apples, peeled and sliced
6. 1/2 cup granulated sugar
7. 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
8. 1 tsp cinnamon
9. 1/4 tsp nutmeg
10. 1/4 tsp salt
11. 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Make the crust: Combine flour and salt. Add butter and use a pastry blender or fingers until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add water, stirring until dough forms.
3. Roll out dough to fit a 9-inch pie dish.
4. Fill pie crust with apples, sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
5. Roll out remaining dough for top crust. Crimp edges.
6. Brush egg wash over top crust.
7. Bake 40-50 minutes or until golden brown.
Tips:

1. Use a mix of sweet and tart apples.
2. Adjust spice to taste.
3. Chill pie in fridge 30 minutes before baking.

Variations:

Streusel topping: Mix 1/2 cup flour, 1/2 cup brown sugar, and 1/2 cup cold butter. Sprinkle on top.

Caramel drizzle: Melt 1/4 cup butter and 1/4 cup brown sugar. Drizzle after baking.