Classic Apple Pie

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Sara Noble

ingredients

Pie Crust

• 2 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour , plus extra for dusting
• 1 teaspoon table salt
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 12 tablespoons unsalted butter , chilled, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
• 8 tablespoons vegetable shortening (chilled)
• 6-8 tablespoons ice water

Apple Filling

• 2 pounds Granny Smith apples (4 medium)
• 2 pounds McIntosh apples (4 medium)
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest from 1 medium lemon
• 1/4 teaspoon table salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1 egg white, beaten lightly
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, for topping

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Source: Cooks Illustrated

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