Grandma's Secret Apple Pie (Fruit Pie Round)

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Crust:

3 cups all-purpose flour

1 tablespoon dark brown sugar

1 teaspoon kosher or Hawaiian salt, crushed

1/2 cup butter flavored all-vegetable shortening, chilled and cut into small pieces

1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces

1/2 cup cold water

Cooking spray

1 egg yolk plus 1 teaspoon water, beaten, for egg wash

Filling:

4 large or 6 medium Granny Smith apples, about 2 pounds (to make 6 cups sliced apples)

2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

2/3 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup dark brown sugar, firmly packed

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/8 teaspoon ground allspice

1 large egg

1 1/2 tablespoons good quality bourbon

2 tablespoons butter

Vanilla sugar, for sprinkling, optional