Creating Truly Scrumptious Apple Pie is made easy with these straightforward steps:

1. Prepare Pie Crust: In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, and sugar. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
2. Add Ice Water: Stir in ice water, a tablespoon at a time, until the mixture forms a ball. Divide dough in half and shape into discs. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
3. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
4. Prepare Filling: In a large bowl, mix sliced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, flour, and lemon juice until well combined. Set aside.
5. Roll Out Dough: On a floured surface, roll out one disc of dough to fit your pie pan. Place it into the pan and trim excess.
6. Fill with Apples: Fill the crust with the apple mixture. Dot with butter for extra richness.
7. Top Crust: Roll out the second disc of dough and place it over the filling. Cut slits in the top to allow steam to escape. Trim and crimp the edges to seal.
8. Apply Egg Wash: Brush the top crust with the beaten egg to promote browning.
9. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350°F (175°C) and continue baking for 30–35 minutes, or until apples are soft and crust is golden.
10. Cool: Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes before slicing.