Apple Pie

"Apple pie" conjures warmth, aroma, taste, and togetherness. This one is filled with Granny Smith apples and is tucked into a buttery crust.

Ingredients

Serves 10 to 12

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
Store bought pie dough (2) OR Sylvia's Simple pie crust (under desserts)

3 fuji apples and 1 granny Smith apple, peeled, cored, and sliced
3/4 cup sugar, plus additional for pie top
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
Pinch ground cloves
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
large egg, beaten

Directions

Heat oven to 375 degrees. On a lightly floured surface, roll out pie crust into a slightly larger than the other. Press one pastry circle into the pie plate. Poke with vent holes in the bottom. Add to oven at 350 for 11 to 15 mins.

In a large bowl, combine apples, sugar, lemon zest and juice, spices, and flour. Toss well. Spoon apples into pie pan. Dot with butter, and cut several stem vents in the middle of the top. Seal by crimping edges as desired. Brush with beaten egg, and sprinkle with additional sugar.

Bake until crust is brown and juices are bubbling, about 1 hour. Let cool on wire rack before serving.