Simply Apple Pie

Ingredients

Filling

• 6 apples
• 3 tablespoons water
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Crust

• 2 cups flour
• 1/2 cup butter (one stick, soft)
• 5 tablespoons water
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Garnish

• 2 teaspoons sugar

Directions

1. 1

   Wash apples and cut into 1/8 slices.

2. 2

   Cover and simmer in a medium sauce pan for 10 minutes with 2 tbsp of water over medium heat.

3. 3

   Dissolve 1 tsp of cornstarch with 1 tbsp of water.

4. 4

   Add the cornstarch mixture to the apple slices with the sugar and cinnamon. Stir over heat for 5 more minutes, until sugar is dissolved and the liquid is thickened and bubbly. Set aside.

5. 5

   For the crust, in a large bowl mix together flour and salt.

6. 6

   Cut in the butter, mixing well with a fork until crumbs form (don't use a spoon, it won't turn out as well).

7. 7

   Add the water, one tbsp at a time until the crumbs start forming together.

8. 8

   Turn ontil a lightly floured surface and shape the dough into two balls. Roll each ball out into a circle, about 10-12 inches.

9. 9

   Press one of the circles into a 9 inch pie pan, add the filling, and place the second dough circle on top, pinching and trimming the edges to seal.

10. 10

    Cut 2-4 slits around the middle of the pie to vent, and sprinkle the sugar on top to garnish. Bake in a preheated oven at 325°F for 45 minutes, or until crust is golden brown.