Easy, Old-Fashioned Apple Pie

subheading: For the Filling:

8 ounces light brown sugar (1 cup, packed; 225g)

2 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon

¾ teaspoon (3g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt (see note); for table salt, use about half as much by volume or the same weight

½ teaspoon ground ginger

¼ teaspoon grated nutmeg

¼ teaspoon ground cloves

4 ¼ pounds tart apples (about 8 large apples; 1.9kg), such as Granny Smith (see note)

1 ounce tapioca starch (¼ cup, spooned; 25g), such as Bob's Red Mill

Old-Fashioned Flaky Pie Dough, rolled and chilled per directions for a double crust

subheading: For the Egg Wash:

1 large egg

1 large egg yolk

½ ounce heavy cream (1 tablespoon; 15g)

⅛ teaspoon (0.5g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt; for table salt, use half as much by volume or use the same weight

Directions at seriouseats.com

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