Here it is better to prefer using Granny Smith for pies because of its tart flavor and ability to hold its shape. If you want something with a little more sweetness, we recommend using Braeburn, Golden Delicious or Jonagold. Learn more about the best apples for apple pie to determine which is the best one for you by checking different tasts and products.
Ingredients:
# 1/2 cup sugar
# 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
# 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
# 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
# 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
# 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
# 6 to 7 cups thinly sliced peeled tart apples
# 1 tablespoon lemon juice
# Dough for double-crust pie
# 1 tablespoon butter
# 1 large egg white
# Additional sugar
Instructions:
# Preheat oven to 375°. In a small bowl, combine sugars, flour and spices; set aside. In a large bowl, toss apples with lemon juice. Add sugar mixture; toss to coat.
# On a lightly floured surface, roll one half of dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim even with rim. Add filling; dot with butter. Roll remaining dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle. Place over filling. Trim, seal and flute edge. Cut slits in top. Beat egg white until foamy; brush over crust. Sprinkle with sugar. Cover edge loosely with foil.
# Bake 25 minutes. Remove foil; bake until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly, 20-25 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack.
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