Ingredients : For the Pie Crust: All-purpose flour : 2½ cups Cold butter : 1 cup (cut into small cubes) Salt : ½ teaspoon Ice-cold water : 6–8 tablespoons For the Apple Filling: Apples : 6 medium-sized (peeled, cored, and sliced thinly) Brown sugar : ½ cup (adjust to taste) Granulated sugar : 2 tablespoons Cinnamon powder : 1 teaspoon Nutmeg : ¼ teaspoon (optional) Lemon juice : 1 tablespoon Cornstarch : 2 tablespoons (for thickening) Butter : 1 tablespoon (optional, for extra richness) Instructions : Step 1: Prepare the Pie Crust : In a large bowl, mix flour and salt. Add the cold butter cubes and use a fork or your fingers to crumble it into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add ice-cold water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing gently until the dough comes together. Divide the dough into two equal portions, flatten into disks, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Step 2: Prepare the Apple Filling : In a bowl, toss the sliced apples w...
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