Classic Apple Pie

Ingredients

• •6 tart apples (such as Granny Smith), peeled and sliced
• •3/4 cup sugar
• •2 tbsp flour
• •1 tbsp cornstarch
• •1 tsp cinnamon
• •1/4 tsp nutmeg
• •2 pie crusts
• •2 tbsp butter

Steps

1. 1.Toss the sliced apples with the sugar and let sit for 15 minutes, then drain off the released juice - draining is what keeps the baked filling from turning watery.
2. 2.Toss the drained apples with the flour, cornstarch, cinnamon, and nutmeg - the cornstarch-and-flour blend is what gives the filling a glossy set instead of a gummy or runny one.
3. 3.Line a pie dish with one crust and fill with the apple mixture.
4. 4.Dot the filling with butter, then top with the second crust, sealing and venting the top.
5. 5.Bake at 375°F for 45-50 minutes until the crust is golden and filling is bubbling.
6. 6.Cool for at least an hour before slicing so the filling can set.