Ingredients

The following ingredients have 8 Servings
  • 2 pastry dough (pre-made (9-inches))
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
  • 6 apples (seeded, sliced (sweet and tart varieties))
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 large eggs (whisked)

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 375°F with a baking tray.
  • In a large bowl, combine the sugar, lemon juice, and the apples, let stand for 15 minutes. In a second bowl combine flour, nutmeg, and cinnamon.
  • Line a 9-inch pie plate with one of the pie dough, allowing it to droop over the edges slightly. Drain the sliced apples in a colander, add flour and spice mixture, toss to combine place the apple mixture into the bottom crust evenly.
  • Place the second pie dough over the apple mixture and gently press to ensure it is sitting well on top of the apples. Use a knife to cut a hole the size of a quarter in the center of the pie dough to allow the steam to escape. Trim and crimp the edges. Brush the top of the pie with the whisked egg.
  • Place the pie in the preheated oven on the baking tray for 35 minutes. Rotate and reduce heat to 325°F and bake for an additional 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and place on a cooling rack for one hour before slicing.