- 8–10 medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work well), peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour (to thicken the filling)
- 2 tablespoons butter , cut into small pieces
For Assembly:
- 1 egg , beaten (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon sugar (optional, for sprinkling on top)
- Powdered sugar glaze (optional, see instructions below)
Instructions
Step 1: Make the Pie Crust
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour , salt , and sugar .
- Cut in the Butter: Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Using a pastry cutter or your hands, cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized bits of butter throughout.
- Add Ice Water: Gradually add the ice water , one tablespoon at a time, mixing with a fork until the dough begins to clump together. Be careful not to overwork the dough—it should be slightly crumbly but hold together when pressed.
- Chill the Dough: Divide the dough into two discs, wrap each in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes . This step helps the dough firm up and makes it easier to roll out.
Step 2: Prepare the Apple Filling
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