Perfect Apple Pie

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and lightly grease a 9-inch pie dish with butter.

Wash the Golden Delicious apples thoroughly, then peel, core, and slice them into thin, even slices approximately 1/4-inch thick.

Combine the sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and flour in a large bowl, stirring well to blend the dry ingredients evenly.

Add the sliced apples to the sugar mixture and toss gently until all apple slices are well coated with the spiced sugar blend.

Transfer the apple mixture to the prepared pie dish, arranging the slices in an even layer and pouring any accumulated liquid over the top.

Dot the surface of the apples with small pieces of butter or margarine distributed evenly across the top.

Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake for 45-50 minutes, until the apples are tender and the filling is bubbling slightly at the edges.

Remove the pie from the oven and allow it to cool at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving.