A few small details help make this the best apple pie you've ever baked. Adding the water to the pie dough by hand prevents overmixing, to keep the dough flaky and tender. A mix of sweet and tart apples make for a perfectly balanced filling. A pastry cloth and a rolling pin stocking, or sleeve, are simple tools that make it easier to roll out the dough. Watch our video for more tips on rolling the dough. Looking for more great pies? Get inspired by our slideshow of perfect Thanksgiving pies.
Category: Desserts
Cuisine: not set
1-1/2 to 1-3/4 lb. Cortland apples (about 4 medium)
1 lb.Granny Smith apples (about 2-1/2 medium)
2 tsp. fresh lemon juice
2/3 cup packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup plus 1 Tbs. granulated sugar
3 Tbs. cornstarch
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon more to taste
1/4 tsp. kosher salt
1/8 tsp. ground nutmeg
1 large egg white
2 tsp. unsalted butter softened, plus 1 Tbs. cold unsalted butter cut into small (1/4-inch) cubes
4 to 6 Tbs. all-purpose flour
1 recipe Flaky Pie Pastry
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