Antique Apple Pie

Description

We used a mix of heirloom apples (available at farmers' markets, orchards, and by mail-order), but feel free to substitute any firm, tart cooking apples.

Ingredients

• 1 large egg yolk
• 1 tablespoon cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 vanilla bean, split and scraped, pod reserved for another use
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for surface
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons sanding sugar
• 3 1/2 pounds (about 8) heirloom apples, such as Arkansas Black, Calville Blanc, Carpentin, Jonathan, Knobbed Russet, or Northern Spy
• Pate Brisee Pate Brisee to Make One Double-Crust 9-Inch Pie

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• Yield
• servings:10