Delicious Homemade Apple Pie with Flaky Crust and Caramelized Filling - Recipes by Lena

Ingredients

• 2 sheets of homemade double pie crust
• 1/4 teaspoon lemon zest
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 5 pounds apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom (optional)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon milk, for brushing
• 1 tablespoon beaten egg (optional, for brushing)
• 1 tablespoon raw sugar, for topping