INGREDIENTS
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Apple filling
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3 pounds apples, assorted varieties, washed well
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6 tablespoons sugar
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2 teaspoons Chinese five-spice powder
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1 teaspoon ground ginger
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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1/4 cup unsweetened apple cider
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Crispy topping
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1 1/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
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1/2 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/2 generous teaspoon salt
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Pinch ground nutmeg
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8 tablespoons unsalted butter (1 stick), softened