Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Make the Pie Crust
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in the very cold, cubed butter using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces of butter remaining.
- Gradually add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough just comes together. Be careful not to overwork the dough.
- Divide the dough in half, flatten each half into a disc, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Prepare the Apple Filling
- In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, granulated sugar, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Toss gently to coat the apples evenly.
- Set the apple filling aside to macerate while you roll out the pie crust.
Assemble the Pie
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disc of chilled dough into a 12-inch circle. Carefully transfer the dough to a 9-inch pie plate, trimming any excess and crimping the edges.
- Pour the apple filling into the prepared pie crust. Dot the top of the filling with the small pieces of butter.
- Roll out the second disc of dough and place it over the apple filling. Trim and seal the edges, then cut several slits in the top crust for ventilation.
- Brush the top crust with the beaten egg and sprinkle with sugar.
Bake the Pie
- Bake the pie for 15 minutes at 400°F (200°C), then reduce the oven temperature to 375°F (190°C) and bake for an additional 45-50 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
- If the crust starts to brown too quickly, cover the edges with aluminum foil. Let the pie cool completely on a wire rack before slicing and serving.
Notes
For best results, make sure your butter and ice water are as cold as possible for a flaky crust. You can also add a pinch of allspice or ginger to the filling for extra spice. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
