Ingredients:

  • 1 1/4 cups (150g) all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
  • 1/2 teaspoon (2g) granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon (1.5g) salt
  • 1/2 cup (113g, 1 stick) unsalted butter, very cold, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) ice water, plus more if needed
  • 4 medium apples (such as Honeycrisp, Gala, or Braeburn), peeled, cored, and thinly sliced (about 1/4 inch thick)
  • 2 tablespoons (30g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon (8g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon (3g) ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon (1.5g) ground nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) lemon juice
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) milk or water
  • 2 tablespoons (30g) Turbinado sugar or Demerara sugar

Instructions:

  1. Combine flour, sugar, and salt in a bowl. Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  2. Gradually add ice water, mixing until dough just comes together. Be careful not to overmix!
  3. Form dough into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 20 minutes.
  4. In a large bowl, toss apple slices with melted butter, sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice.
  5. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough into a 12-inch circle.
  6. Transfer dough to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Arrange apple slices in a circular pattern, leaving a 2-inch border.
  7. Fold the edge of the dough over the apples, pleating as you go.
  8. Brush the crust with egg wash and sprinkle with Turbinado sugar for a shiny, golden finish.
  9. Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 35-45 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the apples are tender.
  10. Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.