Akim’s Apple Pie

My entire life, I’ve made this apple pie every October in celebration of my dad’s birthday. Once, I flew all the way across the country to do it. (My mother, despite her many, many skills, is not much of a baker, and I couldn’t trust this important duty to her.) There are two non-negotiable elements to this recipe: The first is that you use Granny Smith apples, which bring a welcome tartness and retain a slight crunch even after a long bake in the oven. The second is that you carve t