The Ultimate Apple Pie

Directions

1. 1
   Pre-heat oven to 230 degrees C and grease a pie dish.
2. 2
   In a food processor, process butter and flour until fine breadcrumbs form.
3. 3
   Transfer mixture to a large bowl and at salt. With a fork work in the water a tablespoon at a time until the mixture forms a dough and cames away from the sides of the bowl.
4. 4
   Leave dough to rest for 20 minutes in a cool place.
5. 5
   Meanwhile quarter and slice apples and in a separate bowl mix flour, sugar, cinammon and nutmeg.
6. 6
   Take pastry and cut into two unequal pieces. Roll the larger piece out to fill the pie dish.
7. 7
   Sprinkle half the spice mixture on the bottom of the pastry and fill the dish up with apples. Piling them high in the middle.
8. 8
   Sprinkle the remaining spice mixture over the top and sprinkle with a little lemon juice (optional).
9. 9
   Roll out the rest of the pastry and cover the pie pressing down the edges and sealing with a little beaten egg.
10. 10
    Glaze the pie with some more of the egg and cut a slit in the top.
11. 11
    Bake in the pre-heated oven for 10 minutes.
12. 12
    Remove from the oven and glaze a second time. Turn oven down to 180 degrees C and return pie to oven.
13. 13
    Bake for another 25 minutes glazing a third time if you like.
14. 14
    Serve on its own or sith lashings of whipped cream.