Let’s bake a pie that feels like a hug! Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out one pie crust and fit it into a 9-inch pie dish—make it snug, like tucking it into bed.
In a big bowl, toss the sliced apples with the sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Give it a good mix—those apples should be coated and happy! Let ‘em sit for a minute while you dream of that first bite.
Pile the apple mix into the crust—don’t be shy, heap it up! Dot the top with those little butter pieces—they’ll melt in and make everything extra delicious.
Roll out the second crust and lay it over the apples. Crimp the edges with your fingers or a fork—make it pretty! Cut a few slits in the top so the steam can escape—like little windows for the pie to breathe.
If you’ve got an egg, whisk it with a splash of water and brush it over the top crust—gives it that golden, bakery glow! Pop it in the oven and bake for 45-50 minutes—until the crust is golden and you can hear the apples bubbling inside.
Let it cool for at least an hour—tough, I know, but it’ll slice better and the flavors will settle. The smell will drive you wild, though—pure apple pie heaven!
Slice it up and serve it warm—plain, with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, or a dollop of whipped cream. This is classic, cozy, and everything good—enjoy every flaky, cinnamon-y bite!