8 cups peeled and sliced granny smith apples (or other tart apples) 2 tablespoons all purpose flour 1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon ½ teaspoon nutmeg Dash of salt 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons butter 1 egg yolk 1 tablespoon water
Preheat oven to 375F. In a large bowl combine apple slices, sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and lemon juice. Place mixture into pie crust. On a lightly floured surface roll remaining pastry dough and cut into strips. Place strips on top of apple pie making a crisscross pattern. Mix the egg yolk and water in a small bowl and lightly brush the top of the pie. Bake for approximately 45 minutes. Serve warm topped with custard or whipped cream.
