Almond Apple Pie (Gluten Free)

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup almonds
• 1 1/2 cups Alison's GF Baking Mix (see related articles below)
• 1/2 cup brown rice flour
• 1 teaspoon guar or xanthan gum
• 1 tablespoon unrefined sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) cold, unsalted butter (cubed)
• 10 tablespoons ice water (plus an additional teaspoon if needed)
• Melted butter (for brushing)
• 1 egg white (beaten, for brushing)
• Cinnamon and unrefined sugar (for sprinkling)
• 7 cups tart apples (7-8 medium McIntosh, Cortland, Pink Lady or Granny Smith) (peeled, cored, thinly sliced to 1/16 inch)
• 1/2 cup slivered almonds (toasted)
• 1/4 cup agave nectar
• 1/4 cup light brown sugar (packed)
• 2 teaspoons almond extract (optional)
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons arrowroot powder