Best Apple Pie

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 6 tablespoons butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 4 cups thinly sliced peeled apples
• 1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. In a large bowl, mix together the sugar, salt, cinnamon, butter, and flour. Stir in the apples. Pour the mixture into the pie crust.
3. Bake in preheated oven for 35 to 45 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the juices are bubbling. Cool before serving.

Interesting Facts

• Apple pie is believed to have originated in England in the 14th century.
• Apple pie has been an American favorite since the colonial period.
• The traditional Dutch apple pie is flavored with cinnamon and lemon juice and has a crumb topping.