Ingredients:

  • 2 1/2 cups (315g) all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
  • 1 teaspoon (5g) salt
  • 1 cup (2 sticks/226g) unsalted butter, very cold and cut into cubes
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) ice water
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) apple cider vinegar
  • 6-7 medium apples (about 3 pounds/1.4kg), such as Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or a mix, peeled, cored, and sliced
  • 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup (50g) packed light brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons (15g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon (5ml) ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon (1ml) ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon (1ml) ground allspice
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) lemon juice
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) milk
  • Coarse sugar (turbinado or sanding sugar)

Instructions:

  1. Make the Dough: Combine flour and salt. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or food processor until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add ice water and apple cider vinegar until the dough just comes together.
  2. Chill the Dough: Divide the dough in half, flatten into disks, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 30 minutes (or up to 2 days).
  3. Prepare the Filling: In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, granulated sugar, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and lemon juice. Toss to coat evenly.
  4. Roll Out the Dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disk of dough into a 12-inch circle. Carefully transfer the dough to the pie dish. Trim and crimp the edges.
  5. Add the Filling: Pour the apple filling into the pie crust. Dot the top with small pieces of butter.
  6. Top Crust (if applicable): Roll out the second disk of dough and either place it over the filling, cutting vents to release steam, or cut into strips to create a lattice top. Trim and crimp the edges to seal.
  7. Egg Wash & Sugar (optional): Brush the top crust with egg wash and sprinkle with coarse sugar.
  8. Bake: Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 15 minutes, then reduce the heat to 375°F (190°C) and bake for an additional 35-45 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling. If the crust is browning too quickly, cover the edges with foil.
  9. Cool: Let the pie cool completely on a wire rack before slicing and serving. This allows the filling to set properly.