5 to 6 large Granny Smith apples, 6 to 7 cups sliced
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
2 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
2 teaspoons lemon juice
Topping
1 cup all-purpose flour, about 4 1/4 ounces
1/2 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
1/8 teaspoon salt
8 tablespoons butter, softened
Instructions
Line a 9-inch pie pan with pastry and crimp the edge as desired.
In a bowl, combine the apples with the granulated sugar and 1/3 cup of brown sugar, the 2 tablespoons of flour, cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, lemon zest, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Toss to coat. Fill pie shell, arranging the apple slices flat.
In a bowl, combine the cup of flour with 1/2 cup of light brown sugar, 1/8 teaspoon of salt, and the butter. Sprinkle over the apples.
Bake at 375 F for 45 to 55 minutes, or until the apples are tender. If the edge browns too quickly, cover with a pie shield or foil ring.