Gather fresh apples, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and butter for the filling. For the crust, you'll need flour, salt, cold butter, and ice water.
Mix flour and salt, cut in cold butter until crumbly, then add ice water gradually until dough forms. Divide into two disks, wrap, and chill.
Peel and thinly slice apples, then toss with sugar, spices, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. Let sit to release juices.
On a floured surface, roll out one dough disk into a circle. Transfer to a pie dish.
Arrange apple slices in the pie crust, mounding them slightly. Dot with butter pieces.
Roll out the second dough disk and place it over the apples. Trim excess dough and crimp edges to seal. Cut vents for steam.
Brush the crust with egg wash (egg beaten with water) for a golden finish.
Bake at a high temperature initially, then lower to ensure the crust is golden and the apples are tender.
Let the pie cool on a wire rack before slicing and serving with ice cream or whipped cream.
Indulge in the classic flavors of homemade apple pie with each delicious slice.