Ingredients

• All-purpose flour - 2 ½ cups
• Granulated sugar - ¾ cup
• Brown sugar - ¼ cup
• Salt - ½ teaspoon
• Unsalted butter - 1 cup (2 sticks), chilled and diced
• Ice water - ¼ cup
• Apples - 6-7 cups, peeled and sliced
• Ground cinnamon - 1 teaspoon
• Ground nutmeg - ¼ teaspoon
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Egg - 1, beaten

Instructions

1. 1.

   Preheat the oven to 220°C (425°F).

2. 2.

   In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

3. 3.

   Stir in ice water, a tablespoon at a time, until the dough forms a ball.

4. 4.

   Divide dough in half, shape into balls, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

5. 5.

   Roll out one dough ball on a floured surface to fit a 9-inch pie plate. Place the dough in the pie plate.

6. 6.

   In a large bowl, toss apples with brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice.

7. 7.

   Pour apple mixture into the crust-lined pie plate.

8. 8.

   Roll out the second dough ball and place over the filling. Seal and flute the edges.

9. 9.

   Cut slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape. Brush with beaten egg.

10. 10.

    Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes. Reduce temperature to 180°C (350°F) and bake for an additional 35 to 45 minutes, or until apples are soft and crust is golden brown.

11. 11.

    Cool on a wire rack before serving.

Nutritional Facts