Ingredients
4 cups all-purpose flour1/4 cup sugar1-1/2 cups cold butter6 to 8 tablespoons cold waterFILLING:12 cups thinly sliced peeled tart apples1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup packed brown sugar3 tablespoons molasses2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1-1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon1 teaspoon ground ginger1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/2 teaspoon ground clovesEGGWASH:1 egg white1 teaspoon water
Preparation
In a large bowl, combine flour and sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball. Divide dough in fourths so that two portions are slightly larger than the other two; wrap each in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle.
In a large bowl, combine the apples, sugar, brown sugar, molasses, flour and spices.
Roll out one larger portion of dough to fit a 9-in. pie plate. Transfer pastry to pie plate. Trim pastry even with edge. Spoon half of filling into crust. Repeat with remaining large portion of dough and filling.
Roll out remaining pastry to fit tops of pies. Place over filling. Trim, seal and flute edges. Cut slits in pastry. Beat egg white and water; brush over pastry.
Bake at 375° for 55-65 or until crust is golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.
