INGREDIENTS
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Crust
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2 1/2 cups (313 grams) all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting surfaces, dipping fork
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2 tablespoons (25 grams) granulated sugar (doubled from my standard pie dough to make this more cookie-like)
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1 teaspoon (4 grams) table salt
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2 sticks (225 grams, 8 ounces, 16 tablespoons or 1 cup) unsalted butter, very cold
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1/2 cup (118 ml) water, very cold (I pour 1 cup and add ice while I work, then measure 1/2 cup from it when I need it)
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Filling
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3 medium apples, whatever you like to bake with
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Squeeze of lemon juice (optional)
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1/3 cup (67 grams) granulated sugar
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1 teaspoon (2 grams) ground cinnamon
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Few gratings fresh nutmeg
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A pinch of any other spices you like in your apple pie
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To finish
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1 large egg
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Coarse or granulated sugar for garnish