INGREDIENTS
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Crust
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3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
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1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
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1 1/2 teaspoons salt
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1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
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3/4 - 1 cup cold water
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Filling
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8 cups peeled, cored and thinly sliced Granny Smith apples (about 2 1/2 lb, 6 medium)
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2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
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3/4 cup sugar
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1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
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1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
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1/8 teaspoon salt
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1 cup crushed cornflakes
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heavy cream (for brushing the dough)
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coarse sugar (for sprinkling)
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Glaze
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1/2 cup confectioners sugar
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1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 tablespoon half-and-half