Grandma's Deep-Dish Apple Pie

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). On a lightly floured surface, roll out one half of the pie dough into a 12-inch circle. Carefully transfer it to a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate, letting the excess hang over the edges.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, granulated sugar, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and lemon juice. Toss gently until the apples are evenly coated with the spice mixture.

3. 3

   Pour the apple filling into the prepared pie crust, mounding it slightly in the center. Dot the top of the apple mixture with the small pieces of butter.

4. 4

   Roll out the second half of the pie dough into another 12-inch circle. Place it over the apple filling.

5. 5

   Trim both top and bottom crusts to about a 1-inch overhang. Fold the overhang under, flush with the edge of the pie plate, and crimp decoratively to seal. Cut several slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape during baking.

6. 6

   Brush the top crust with the beaten egg and, if desired, sprinkle with coarse sugar. Place the pie on a baking sheet to catch any potential drips.

7. 7

   Bake for 20 minutes at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Reduce the oven temperature to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) and continue baking for 40-50 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly. If the crust begins to brown too quickly, loosely tent the pie with aluminum foil.

8. 8

   Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack for at least 2-3 hours before slicing and serving. This allows the filling to set properly.