
A tender, flaky double crust wrapped around spiced, tender apples—brightened with lemon and finished with a buttery lattice. It balances homey nostalgia with confident technique: flaky dough, hot filling, and a golden, glossy top.
3 cup all-purpose flour, plus 2 tbsp for rolling
12 tbsp unsalted butter, cold, cubed
1 tsp salt
1 tbsp granulated sugar
6 tbsp ice water
3 lb apples, peeled, cored, and sliced 1/4-inch thick (mix of tart and sweet like Granny Smith and Honeycrisp)
1 lemon, juiced
2 tbsp granulated sugar
1 cup brown sugar, packed
2 tbsp cornstarch
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp ground nutmeg
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1 egg, beaten for egg wash
1 tbsp coarse sugar
Nutritional information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.

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