INGREDIENTS
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2 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for rolling
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1/2 cup finely ground blanched almonds or almond flour (can substitute 1/2 cup flour if you don't have almonds)
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16 Tbsp (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into 1/2 inch cubes, chilled in freezer for at least 15 minutes
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 heaping teaspoon brown sugar
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3 to 6 Tbsp water, very cold
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2/3 cup sugar
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3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
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1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
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1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
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3 pounds of 1/4-1/2 inch thick slices of peeled and cored good cooking apples such as Granny Smith, Pippin, Golden Delicious
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1 1/2 tablespoons brandy
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 large egg yolk
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1 Tbsp cream
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