Classic Apple Pie

This is my classic apple pie. Baked in a butter crust and served warm, it will change the mind of anyone who thinks apple pie is boring, basic, or dull. The flavor is apple-y above all else—not overly spiced or sweetened. As long as you use nice, firm apples, the texture will have a little bite and will be neither dry nor runny. It has a bit of extra salt relative to other fruit fillings, which rounds out the flavor and enhances the warmth of the spices. In short, this is a pie that will wi