VICTORIA BECKHAM BAKING A PIE WITH PERSONAL ASSISTANT RENEE GAUTIER DURING UK VERSION OF COMING TO AMERICA 2007 Too Bad this Spice Girl, Victoria didn’t have a yummy American Apple Pie recipe, so at least her assistant could have made it.  American Apple Pie Make this pie with a combination of tart apples — such as Winesap or Granny Smith — and sweet varieties like Fuji, Jonagold, Idared, or Mutsu. Active time: 40 min Start to finish: 3 1/2 hr (includes cooling) Servings: Makes 6 to 8 servings. Ingredients3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon finely grated fresh lemon zest 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice 1/8 teaspoon salt 2/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar 2 1/2 lb apples, peeled, cored, and each cut into 10 wedges 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice Pastry dough 1 large egg, lightly beaten PreparationPut a large baking sheet in middle of oven and preheat oven to 425°F. Whisk together flour, zest, cinnamon, allspice, salt, and 2/3 cup sugar and gently toss with apples and lemon juice. Roll out 1 piece of dough (keep remaining piece chilled) on a lightly floured surface with a lightly floured rolling pin into a 13-inch round, then fit into a 9-inch (4-cup) glass or metal pie plate. Trim edge, leaving a 1/2-inch overhang. Chill shell while rolling out dough for top crust. Roll out remaining piece of dough on lightly floured surface with lightly floured rolling pin into an 11-inch round. Spoon filling into shell, then cover with pastry round and trim with kitchen shears, leaving a 1/2-inch overhang. Press edges together, then crimp decoratively. Lightly brush top of pie with egg and sprinkle all over with remaining tablespoon sugar. Cut 3 steam vents in top crust with a small sharp knife. Bake pie on hot baking sheet 20 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 375°F and continue to bake until crust is golden and filling is bubbling, about 40 minutes more. Cool pie to warm or room temperature on a rack, 2 to 4 h...