an old fashioned recipe

 Old-Fashioned Apple Pie Recipe

Yields: 8 servings

Prep time: 30 minutes

Cook time: 1 hour

Ingredients:

 * For the crust:

   * 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

   * 1 teaspoon salt

   * 1 cup (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces

   * 5-6 tablespoons ice water

 * For the filling:

   * 6 medium tart apples (such as Granny Smith or Braeburn), peeled, cored, and sliced

   * 1/2 cup granulated sugar

   * 1/4 cup all-purpose flour

   * 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

   * 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

   * Pinch of ground cloves (optional)

Instructions:

 * Make the crust: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough just comes together. Be careful not to overmix.

 * Divide the dough in half, shape each half into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

 * Prepare the filling: In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves (if using). Toss to coat evenly.

 * Assemble the pie: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Roll out one disc of dough on a lightly floured surface to a 12-inch circle. Transfer to a 9-inch pie plate. Pour the apple filling into the crust.

 * Roll out the second disc of dough and cut into strips for the lattice top. Weave the strips over the filling to create a lattice pattern. Trim and crimp the edges of the crust.

 * Cut a few slits in the top crust to vent steam.

 * Bake for 15 minutes at 425°F, then reduce heat to 375°F (190°C) and bake for an additional 30-40 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.

 * Let the pie cool on a wire rack for at least 2 hours before serving.

Tips:

 * For a flaky crust, use very cold butter and handle the dough as little as possible.

 * To prevent a soggy bottom crust, pre-bake the crust for 10 minutes before adding the filling.

 * Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream to your slice for a delicious treat.

Enjoy!