Ingredients:

  • 2.5 cups (310g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
  • 1 tsp (6g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp (6g) salt
  • 8 tbsp (120ml) ice-cold water
  • 3 lbs (1.35kg) Granny Smith apples, peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick
  • 0.75 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp (16g) cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp (6g) ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 tsp (1g) ground nutmeg
  • 0.125 tsp (0.5g) ground cloves
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) lemon juice
  • 1 tsp (2g) lemon zest
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1 tbsp (12g) coarse sanding sugar

Instructions:

  1. Cut the chilled butter into the flour, sugar, and salt using a pastry cutter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  2. Gradually add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, stirring until the dough just holds together.
  3. Divide dough into two discs, wrap in plastic, and place in the freezer for 15-20 minutes to quick-chill.
  4. Toss the sliced Granny Smith apples with lemon juice and zest to prevent oxidation.
  5. In a large bowl, whisk together sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
  6. Fold in the apples until evenly coated and let sit for 10 minutes until the juices begin to pool.
  7. Roll out the first disc to a 12-inch circle and press it into a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate.
  8. Pour in the filling, mounding it slightly in the center.
  9. Roll out the second disc and cut into 1 inch strips to weave a lattice top.
  10. Brush the top with the beaten egg and sprinkle with sanding sugar.
  11. Bake at 350°F (180°C) for 50 minutes until the crust is mahogany.