mom's apple pie

This apple pie recipe is pretty simple, but it is really good. The apples are what makes this pie. My mom always uses Cortland apples. They have a beautiful white flesh and they are so sweet. They hold up well to baking. 

I also use a pre-made pie crust. If you want to make your own, go for it. No one knows that I don't make my own crust. I have to admit, I'm not very good at making pies "pretty".

Preheat oven to 425

6 cups sliced Cortland apples

3 tbsp flour

1/2 cup sugar

1/2 tsp cinnamon

1 tbsp butter, cubed

pie crust for bottom and top

• place pie crust in pie pan
• mix the flour, sugar, cinnamon together in a bowl and then dump in a bowl with the sliced apples and mix 
• pour apple mixture into the pie pan and top with butter and crust
• cut whatever design you want into the crust to let the air escape
• cover the edges with tin foil
• bake for 40-50 minutes