Instructions: 1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Prepare the Pie Crust: Roll out the pie crust and place it in a 9-inch pie dish. Trim any excess dough and crimp the edges decoratively. Set aside.
3. Prepare the Apples: In a large mixing bowl, combine the thinly sliced apples, granulated sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Toss until the apples are evenly coated.
4. Assemble the Pie: Spread half of the apple mixture evenly over the bottom of the pie crust.Sprinkle half of the chocolate chips over the apples.
5. Bake the Pie: Bake in the preheated oven for 45-55 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
6. Cool and Serve: Once baked, remove the pie from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack before serving.Serve slices of chocolate apple pie warm or at room temperature, optionally topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.