2 1/2 pounds firm, tart apples (preferably seasonal local specials like Macouns, Northern Spy, or Granny Smith) peeled, cored, and sliced into 1/4-inch wedges
1/2 cup sugar plus 1 tablespoon for sprinkling
1/4 cup raisins
1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoons ground cloves
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 tablespoons cornstarch
Basic Pie Dough, recipe follows
1 egg beaten with 2 tablespoons water to make an egg wash
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Fine sea salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 pound (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes, plus more for greasing
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