Name: Pies 'n' Thighs Apple Pie
Yield: 8 Servings
Ingredients: 2¼ cups all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons granulated sugar; ½ tsp kosher salt; 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into 1" pieces, chilled; 3 pounds Granny Smith apples (about 5 large), peeled, cored, and thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons (¼ stick) unsalted butter; ¼ cup granulated sugar; ¼ cup (packed) light brown sugar; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; ½ teaspoon kosher salt; ¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting; 1 large egg, room temperature; 2 tablespoons demerara sugar; Sliced cheddar cheese (for serving; optional)

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Winnie Au

Cold butter is critical for flaky doughs; as the apple pie bakes, the floury parts cook into layers, while the butter melts, leaving open pockets around the tender crust. Watch the video here.

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