Advanced Cinnamon Apple Pie with Handmade Lattice Crust

Let’s make it

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   Pie Crust

   Prepare the pie crust by mixing the all-purpose flour, salt, and sugar in a large bowl. Cut in the cold cubed butter using a pastry blender or fingertips until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

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   Pie Crust

   Drizzle the ice water gradually, mixing gently with a fork until dough just comes together. Do not overmix. Form the dough into two discs, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

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   Filling

   Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a large bowl, toss sliced apples with granulated sugar, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and cornstarch until well coated.

4. 4

   Pie Crust

   Roll out one dough disc on a lightly floured surface into a 12-inch circle. Carefully transfer to a 9-inch pie dish, pressing to fit and leaving overhang.

5. 5

   Filling

   Pour the apple filling evenly into the bottom crust.

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   Pie Crust

   Roll out the second dough disc into a 12-inch circle. Use a sharp knife or a pastry wheel to cut into 1-inch wide strips.

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   Pie Crust

   Create a lattice top by laying half of the strips horizontally across the pie, spaced evenly. Fold back every other strip halfway, place one vertical strip, then unfold strips. Repeat folding and placing strips to complete the lattice.

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   Pie Crust

   Trim excess dough from edges and pinch to seal the lattice to the bottom crust. Crimp edges decoratively.

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   Topping

   Brush the lattice and edges with beaten egg and sprinkle with granulated sugar to enhance browning and sparkle.

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    Baking

    Bake in preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes until the crust is golden and the filling is bubbly. If edges brown too quickly, shield with foil.

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    Serving

    Remove from oven and let cool on a wire rack for at least 2 hours before slicing to allow filling to set properly.