Ingredients:

  • 2.5 cups (310g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
  • 1 tsp (6g) salt
  • 1 tbsp (12g) granulated sugar
  • 8 tbsp (120ml) ice water
  • 3 lbs (1.36kg) apples (mix of Granny Smith and Honeycrisp)
  • 0.75 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp (16g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp (2g) ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 tsp (1g) ground nutmeg
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp (28g) unsalted butter, diced
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1 tbsp (8g) coarse sugar

Instructions:

  1. Combine flour, salt, and sugar in a bowl. Cut in the chilled butter using a pastry cutter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized lumps.
  2. Gradually stir in ice water, one tablespoon at a time, until the dough just holds together. Divide into two discs, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  3. Peel, core, and slice the apples into 1/4-inch thick wedges. Toss with lemon juice, sugar, flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Let sit for 10 minutes.
  4. Roll out the first disc of dough into a 12-inch circle and ease it into a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate.
  5. Mound the apple filling into the center, dot the top with diced butter, and cover with the second rolled-out dough disc.
  6. Trim and crimp the edges to seal, then cut 4-5 slits in the top crust to vent steam.
  7. Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C). Brush the top crust with beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse sugar.
  8. Bake at 425°F (218°C) for 15 minutes, then reduce heat to 375°F (190°C) and bake for another 60 minutes until the crust is mahogany and filling is bubbling.