Simply Apple Pie

Catherine Elaine's Note:

This is a very basic apple pie recipe that I threw together. I love the different flavors of more complex recipes, but often times I just want a pie, and only a pie. Hopefully this will help your need for quick simplicity as well!

• Total Time: 1 hrs
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 8

Yield: 1.0 Pie

Filling

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

Crust

• 2 cups flour
• ½ cup butter (one stick, soft)
• 5 tablespoons water
• ½ teaspoon salt

Garnish

• 2 teaspoons sugar

Directions:

1. Wash apples and cut into 1/8 slices.
2. Cover and simmer in a medium sauce pan for 10 minutes with 2 tbsp of water over medium heat.
3. Dissolve 1 tsp of cornstarch with 1 tbsp of water.
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. For the crust, in a large bowl mix together flour and salt.
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. Add the water, one tbsp at a time until the crumbs start forming together.
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. 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. 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.