20+ 4th Of July American Apples Recipe They're Simply Irresistible!

Ingredients:

For the crust:

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
• 1/4 to 1/2 cup ice water

For the filling:

• 6 cups thinly sliced apples
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 egg, beaten

Instructions:

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, and sugar for the crust. Add in the cold butter and cut it into the flour mixture using a pastry cutter or your fingers, until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
2. Sprinkle ice water over the mixture, 1 tablespoon at a time, and mix until the dough comes together. Divide the dough in half and shape into two disks. Wrap each disk in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
3. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F.
4. In a separate bowl, mix together the sliced apples, sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt for the filling.
5. Roll out one of the dough disks on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness. Place the rolled-out dough into a 9-inch pie dish, trimming the edges as needed.
6. Pour the apple filling into the crust and dot the top with butter.
7. Roll out the second dough disk and place it on top of the filling. Crimp the edges of the crust to seal the top and bottom crusts together. Cut a few slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape.
8. Brush the top of the pie with the beaten egg, and sprinkle with sugar for a golden crust.
9. Bake the pie for 45-50 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly. Let cool before serving.