Cinnamon-Butter Piecrust

A hint of cinnamon makes this a nice option for apple pie, but this crust is versatile enough for any sweet pie. The spice has a very subtle presence—in fact, some say they don’t even notice it. That’s probably true, but I like the idea of added cinnamon, and it gives a bit of color while the flour is mixing, which helps you to know that the dry mix is well blended before you add the butter.

This is a sturdy crust that is very easy to roll out and crimp, but it’s a bit wet an