Apple pie

Method

1. 1

   Make the pastry: rub the cold butter into the flour until it resembles breadcrumbs, then bind with cold water to a firm dough. Divide it in two and chill.

2. 2

   Toss the apple slices with the sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice and cornflour.

3. 3

   Roll out half of the pastry, line the pie dish with it and fill with the spiced apple mixture.

4. 4

   Roll out the other half of the pastry and lay it over the filling (whole or as a lattice). Seal the edges and cut a few small steam vents.

5. 5

   Brush the pie with beaten egg and bake in a hot oven until the pastry is golden and crisp and the filling bubbles through the vents. Leave to cool slightly before slicing and serving.