INGREDIENTS
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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8 tablespoons very cold unsalted butter, cubed
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ice water, as needed
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egg wash, as needed
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24 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
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3/4 cup granulated sugar
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1/4 cup dark brown sugar
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1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
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1 to 2 grates fresh nutmeg
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3 eggs
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3/4 cup heavy cream
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3/4 cup boiled cider (available from King Arthur; thawed apple juice concentrate will work in a pinch)
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1 tablespoon vanilla extract
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**For the optional finish:**
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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1/2 cup water
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juice of 1 lemon
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2 apples, halved, cored, and thinly sliced