"A couple smart shortcuts, and boom: Warm pie on a Wednesday...."
INGREDIENTS
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4 pounds large apples — a mixture of tart apples, such as Granny Smith, and sweeter apples, such as Pink Lady, works well
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3/4 cup granulated sugar
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2 tablespoons cornstarch
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1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
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1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
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1 (14- to 16-ounce) package prepared pie crusts, thawed if frozen
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1 large egg
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1 teaspoon water
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1 tablespoon coarse sugar, such as demerara