Ingredients

• All-purpose flour - 2 ½ cups
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Unsalted butter - 1 cup (cold, cubed)
• Ice water - 6-8 tablespoons
• Apples - 6 cups (peeled, cored, sliced)
• Granulated sugar - ¾ cup
• Brown sugar - ¼ cup
• Ground cinnamon - 1 teaspoon
• Ground nutmeg - ¼ teaspoon
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• All-purpose flour - 2 tablespoons
• Egg - 1 (beaten, for egg wash)

Instructions

1. 1.

   In a large bowl, whisk together 2 1/2 cups flour and 1 teaspoon salt.

2. 2.

   Add 1 cup cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture and cut in with a pastry cutter or fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

3. 3.

   Gradually add ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing until dough comes together.

4. 4.

   Divide dough in half, shape into disks, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

5. 5.

   Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).

6. 6.

   In a large bowl, toss sliced apples with 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and 2 tablespoons flour.

7. 7.

   Roll out one disk of dough on a floured surface and fit into a 9-inch pie dish.

8. 8.

   Fill the crust with the apple mixture, mounding slightly in the center.

9. 9.

   Roll out the second disk of dough and place over the apples, trimming excess and sealing edges.

10. 10.

    Cut slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape.

11. 11.

    Brush the top crust with beaten egg for a golden finish.

12. 12.

    Bake in preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly.

13. 13.

    Let cool on a wire rack before serving.

Nutritional Facts