APPLE PIE

INGREDIENTS
1 large egg yolk 
3 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice
4pounds of assorted cooking apples.peeled and cut into thick slices.
1/2 cup of granulated sugar.
1 1/4 teaspoon of ground cinnamon.
1/4 teaspoon of ground nutmeg.
1/4 teaspoon of salt.
 1/4 cold unsalted butter cut into pieces.

PROCESS

1. STEP 1

   Turn out 1 piece of dough onto a lightly floured work surface. Roll into a 13-inch round, about 1/8 inch thick. Fit into 9-inch pie plate. Trim edges. Freeze until firm, about 30 minutes.

2. STEP 2

   Roll out remaining dough to a 13-inch round, about 1/8 inch thick. Transfer to a baking sheet; refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes.

3. STEP 3

   Whisk egg yolk in a small bowl; set egg wash aside. Put apples, lemon juice, granulated sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a large bowl; toss to combine. Fill pie shell with apple mixture, and dot with butter. Place dough round on top of pie. Trim edges flush with rim; press to seal. Crimp edges as desired. Make four 1/2-inch slits in center of pie. Brush top with egg wash; sprinkle with sanding sugar. Freeze 30 minutes.

4. STEP 4

   Place pie on a baking sheet. Bake until crust begins to turn golden brown, about 20 minutes. Bake until crust is golden brown and juices are bubbling, about 35 minutes. Cover with foil if browning too quickly.
   Let cool completely on a rack.‎