My Best Apple Pie Recipe (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - Homemade pie crust for top and bottom.
02 - 10 cups apple slices (8 large apples), peeled and cut ¼-inch thick.
03 - ½ cup granulated sugar.
04 - ¼ cup all-purpose flour.
05 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice.
06 - 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon.
07 - ¼ teaspoon ground allspice.
08 - ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg.
09 - 1 large egg beaten with 1 tablespoon milk for wash.
10 - Coarse sugar for topping (optional).

# Instructions:

01 - Make pie crust recipe through step 5.
02 - Mix sliced apples, sugar, flour, lemon juice, and spices until combined.
03 - Optional but recommended: Cook apple mixture in large skillet over medium-low heat for 5 minutes until slightly softened.
04 - Roll bottom crust, fill with apples. Make lattice top with strips of dough. Seal and crimp edges.
05 - Bake at 400°F for 25 minutes, reduce to 375°F and bake 35-40 more minutes with edges shielded.
06 - Cool for at least 3 hours before slicing to allow filling to set.

# Notes:

01 - Mix of tart and sweet apples works best.
02 - Pre-cooking filling improves flavor.
03 - Internal temperature should reach 200°F.

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