INGREDIENTS
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All-Butter Crust for a 9-inch double-crust pie
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For the filling:
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1 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
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1/4 cup water
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1/4 pound (1 stick) unsalted butter
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1/2 cup heavy cream
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2 lemons
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6 to 7 baking apples (about 2 1/2 pounds)
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2 to 3 dashes Angostura bitters
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1/3 cup raw sugar
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1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
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Pinch freshly grated nutmeg
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One grind fresh black pepper
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1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
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2 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour
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1/4 teaspoon flake sea salt, plus more for finishing
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Egg wash (1 large egg whisked with 1 teaspoon water and a pinch of salt)
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Demerara sugar, for finishing