Step 1

Heat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Toss the apple slices into a large bowl and stir in the sugar, cinnamon and lemon juice. Let sit while you prepare the dough.

Step 3

In a small bowl, combine the flour, sugar and salt.

Step 4

Using a fork, cut in the butter until the mixture resembles wet sand.

Step 5

Add the water and stir to form dough.

Step 6

Transfer the dough to a cutting board and roll into a ball.

Step 7

So the dough doesn't stick, sprinkle a little flour on the cutting board and on the ball of dough and using a roller or a large glass, roll out the dough to form a circle.

Step 8

Lightly oil a small tart or pie pan. Fit the crust into the pan. Poke the bottom of the pie crust with a fork a few times.

Step 9

Pour in apples and dot with butter.

Step 10

Bake for 20 minutes or until crust is golden brown.