Apple Pie a la Mode

Ingredients

• 2 9- inch pie crusts homemade or store-bought
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 5 cups apples Golden Delicious (4-5 apples)
• 1 tablespoon whole milk
• 2 tablespoon butter, unsalted cold and cubed small (optional)

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 425F. Add parchment paper, pie weights and pre-bake for 15 minutes. If using store-bought, thaw pie crusts based on package instructions, and pre-bake the same way.
2. In a small mixing bowl make your cinnamon sugar by combining sugar, cinnamon and salt. Set aside.
3. Preheat oven to 425°F. Add parchment paper, pie weights, and pre-bake for 15 minutes. If using store-bought, thaw pie crusts based on package instructions, and pre-bake them the same way.
4. In a small mixing bowl make your cinnamon sugar by combining sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
5. Peel apples and slice into ⅛” size pieces. Place into a large bowl, then sprinkle with the cinnamon sugar and mix. Work in batches for more even mixing, if needed.
6. Bake at 400°F for 15 minutes, then lower to 375°F for 40 minutes or until filling is bubbling.
7. Remove from oven and let pie sit for 45-60 minutes before serving.
8. Place the apples in the pie dish and arrange them with a slightly elevated peak in the center. For a lattice top, roll out your second pie crust ⅛” thick and cut 1” strips. Using a pizza cutter and rolling pin guides make this process very easy. Start by placing them in one direction (top to bottom), then as you start the other direction (left to right), lift every other one to create the weave pattern. Do this until complete.
9. Pinch the edges together with the overhanging bottom crust and then crimp together with a fork. With a basting brush, brush the edges and top of the crust for a golden-brown pie, then place a few butter cubes between some of the lattice.
10. Bake at 400°F for 15 minutes, then lower to 375°F for 40 minutes or until filling is bubbling. Remove from oven and let pie sit for 45-60 minutes before serving.