Instructions

1. 1
   Make crust: Pulse flour and salt in a food processor.
2. 2
   Add cold butter cubes and pulse until pea-sized.
3. 3
   Drizzle in ice water until dough holds together.
4. 4
   Divide into two discs, wrap, and chill for 1 hour.
5. 5
   Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C).
6. 6
   In a large bowl, toss the sliced apples with sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice.
7. 7
   Roll out one dough disc on a floured surface and fit it into a 9-inch pie dish.
8. 8
   Pour the seasoned apple filling into the crust, mounding them slightly in the center.
9. 9
   Roll out the second disc of dough.
10. 10
    Cover the pie completely (venting the top) or cut into strips to weave a lattice top.
11. 11
    Trim, crimp, and seal the edges.
12. 12
    Brush the top crust evenly with the egg wash and sprinkle with a little sugar if desired.
13. 13
    Bake for 20 minutes, then reduce oven temperature to 375°F (190°C) and bake for an additional 40 to 50 minutes until the crust is golden and the filling bubbles through the vents.