Delicious Apple Pie with a Flaky French Pastry Pie Crust

Indulge in the classic American dessert with this homemade apple pie featuring a golden, flaky French pastry pie crust. The sweet and tart filling perfectly complements the buttery crust for a mouthwatering treat that is sure to impress your family and friends.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
• 1/2 cup cold water
• 6 large apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Directions

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt.
2. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Gradually add water and mix until a dough forms. Shape into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for 30 minutes.
4. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
5. In a separate bowl, toss the sliced apples with white sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and cornstarch.
6. Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface and place in a 9-inch pie dish. Trim excess dough.
7. Fill the pie crust with the apple mixture, mounding it in the center.
8. Roll out another piece of dough, place it over the filling, and crimp the edges to seal. Cut slits in the top crust for ventilation.
9. Bake for 40-45 minutes, until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly.
10. Let cool before serving. Enjoy warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

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