Apple Pie

Name: Apple Pie
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 sheets shortcrust pastry, chilled if possible (Store-bought works well, or use homemade for a more tender finish.); 6 medium cooking apples (Bramley apples are excellent for a soft, tangy filling.); 80 g sugar (Adjust to taste depending on the sweetness of apples.); 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (Adds warmth and that unmistakable apple pie aroma.); 1 tablespoon plain flour or cornstarch (Helps thicken the filling so it doesn’t turn soupy.); 1 tablespoon lemon juice (Brightens the flavor and keeps the apples lively.); 25 g butter, cut into small pieces (Melts into the filling for richness.); 1 egg beaten (For brushing the top crust.); optional pinch nutmeg (For a slightly deeper spice profile.); optional 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (Softens the apple flavor and adds sweetness.)