Grandma's Apple Pie: The Ultimate Homemade Comfort

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups (315g) all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
• 1 teaspoon (6g) salt
• 1 cup (227g) cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 1/2 cup (120ml) ice water
• 1 tablespoon (15ml) apple cider vinegar (optional)
• 6-7 medium apples (approximately 3 pounds/1.36kg), a mix of tart and sweet varieties
• 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup (50g) packed light brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons (24g) all-purpose flour (or cornstarch for gluten-free)
• 1 teaspoon (2g) ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon (1g) ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon (0.5g) ground allspice (optional)
• 2 tablespoons (30ml) lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons (30g) unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
• 1 large egg, beaten (optional)
• 1 tablespoon (15ml) milk or cream (optional)
• Turbinado sugar (for sprinkling, optional)